Job Description

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for KSDE TASN Project Co-Project Staff Coordinator. The primary function of the KSDE TASN Project Co-Project staff is to implement and support the statewide technical assistance and professional learning on behalf of the Kansas State Department of Education Special Education and Title Services (SETS) Team through the Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) contract for coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities of Position

Facilitate events 35%

• Direct large scale events including rooms, audio/video and banquet services.

• Provide facilitation and production support for online events to KSDE SETS team and TASN contracts.

System wide support 20%

• Investigate, evaluate, select and support the system wide implementation of tools to provide effective online meetings, professional learning and events.

• Support the implementation of the technical assistance and professional learning network/system funded by KSDE SETS to provide statewide support to local education agencies promoting evidence-based practices early childhood through age 21 for students with disabilities ensuring a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.

• Monitor information from requests, due process, compliance and research to identify emerging needs and priorities which the KSDE SETS may need to address or support.

• Provide regular leadership to approximately 14 contracts issued by KSDE SETS under TASN initiative to ensure alignment with plan of operation and alignment with KSDE SETS priorities and emerging needs.

Training 15%

• Develop and deliver training both in person and online covering IDEA legal and evidence-based practices aligned with KSDE goals and priorities.

• Develop and deliver community of practices covering topics in IDEA and ESEA.

Policy writing and guidance 15%

• Collaborates, advises and writes guidance and policy documents with and/or on behalf and at the direction of KSDE SETS Team.

Contract negotiation 10%

• Independently research, select and negotiate contracts with venues for events (events ranging from 20 to 1,300 attendees) and with national presenters held on behalf of KSDE SETS and the TASN contracts.

Other Duties as Assigned 5%

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience at Hire

• High school diploma.
• 5 years’ experience working in one of the areas of education, psychology, speech-language pathology, instructional design or related field.

Preferred Education and Experience at Hire

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning in the areas of education, psychology, speech-language pathology, instructional design or related field.

• Experience in designing and providing professional learning.

• Experience in executing large scale professional learning events.

• Experience in providing professional learning and coaching in-person and online.

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check.

Job Type: Unclassified, Temporary, Renewable Annually

Appointment Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: Full Time – Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm., nights as needed. This is a remote position.

Application Documents Required*:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References

*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.

Open Until Filled with a first review date of May 29, 2026.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Michele Hayes, mrhayes@pittstate.edu

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Pittsburg State University

Founded in 1903, Pittsburg State’s 373-acre campus is a beautiful blend of historic buildings and modern facilities, including state-of-the-art athletics, arts, and research facilities.

Its residential and online undergraduate and graduate student population of nearly 6,000 is guided by an exceptionally talented and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrative team.

Pitt State’s hands-on learning environment and engagement by alumni working in a variety of professional sectors creates incredible academic, internship, and employment opportunities for students. Academic programs often bring home national honors.

The university enjoys a close relationship with Pittsburg residents as well as city and business leaders. Throughout town, you’ll see gorilla statues in front lawns and red and gold Gorilla spirit at local businesses Students, faculty, and staff are highly engaged in the local school district and with service projects, and in turn the community is highly supportive of and engaged in university activities

Faculty, staff, and students have access to many amenities, includingdiscounts and free access to concerts, plays, athletic events on campus as well as discounts on meals and services off campus.

Pitt State has developed unique partnerships in downtown Pittsburg, 1.4 miles north of the main campus. There, Block22 and the historic Hotel Besse offer innovative student housing options and the new Kelce College of Business building, scheduled to open in July 2026, will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, collaboration spaces, and space for professional development and public events.

The university has earned institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and two elite classifications from the Carnegie Foundation.