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14 Nov 2025
Full-Time Organizing Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Kansas National Education Association (KNEA) seeks qualified candidates for the Administrative Assistant position supporting the Directors of Organizing.
Position Description: The Administrative Assistant supports the Directors of Organizing within the Organizing Program with various functions related to ongoing projects in their program. The position offices at KNEA Headquarters in Topeka, Kansas.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency with various computer programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases; Salesforce experience preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization and self-motivation
- High attention to detail, including grammar, editing, and proofreading
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality, support KNEA’s mission, and work in an ever-changing environment
- Ability to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and high-quality standards, using good judgment in effectively managing changing priorities and resolving conflicts
- Bilingual preferred but not required
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide general administrative support with minimum supervision and direction, including document preparation, file management, answering and triaging calls, handling office correspondence, preparing reports, assisting with calendar management, and periodic switchboard coverage
- Assist with planning, arranging, and implementing meeting and training logistics
- Maintain records for program-related grants
- Support the Member Organizer Program by managing rosters, records, and timesheets
- Assist with research and data gathering, including list management, negotiated agreement records, settlement reports, salary schedule analysis, and other research and reports associated with bargaining
- Assist with data management in NEA 360, Action Network, and VAN
- Help maintain the KNEA Research website
- Prepare and distribute materials
- Perform other duties, as assigned
Compensation and Benefits:
- Under the KNEA and Kansas Auxiliary Staff Organization contract
- Salary range: $36,000-$45,000, commensurate with experience
- Employer-provided health and dental insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leaves, as provided in the contract
KNEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.