Office Specialist III

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a departmental recordkeeping and accounting specialist for TRIO Educational Supportive Services. This on-site role supports a federally funded program serving first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities, processing extensive participant records and reports.

The position requires strong Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with KSIS, Navigate, and Concur.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Requires two years of relevant experience.
• Combination of education and experience may satisfy.
• Preferred: College degree and/or three years of office experience including receptionist duties.

Skills

Microsoft Office

KSIS

Navigate

Concur

Communication

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree preferred

2 years relevant experience

Tools

None

Job description

About This Role

This position serves as the departmental recordkeeping and accounting specialist for the Director and staff of TRIO Educational Supportive Services which is a federal and state funded program that provides tutoring, academic, career, and financial services for first generation, low income, and students with a documented disability.
Federal regulations require that extensive records be maintained on all accepted student participants

About Us

Since 1972, TRIO ESS has focused on student success by providing comprehensive support for students that are 1st generation, income limited, and/or have a documented disability. TRIO ESS accepts 300 students each year, offering 1-1 services that help participants maintain a good GPA, persist year-to-year, and graduate on time.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site. 5 days per week

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires two years of relevant experience.
• Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree and/or three years of experience in an office setting to include receptionist duties and business practices.
• Excellent computer skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel preferred).
• Knowledge of University systems including KSIS, Navigate, Concur
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to analyze, make recommendations for improvements and implement policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to extract, analyze, and transmit technical information, prepare operating tabulations and reports, and make difficult arithmetic computations.
• Knowledge of and ability to organize groups of people and activities.
• Have a high-level professional demeanor and pleasant disposition.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work and create a positive environment and coach others to do the same
• TRIO budget experience

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Application Window

Applications close on: October 18, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$18.0419 - $19.4038 hourly