Office Specialist II

The Konza Prairie Biological Station is seeking an Office Specialist II. This position serves as the primary point of contact for external users of the Konza Prairie Biological Station and provides administrative support to the Director. The Office Specialist II supports station operations, assists visiting researchers, and coordinates logistics related to on-site lodging and special events.

The Division of Biology at Kansas State University is composed of a dynamic community of tenure-track, research, and instructional faculty, along with postdoctoral research associates, graduate students, and dedicated support staff.

KPBS is operated as a field research station by the KSU Division of Biology and is dedicated to a three-fold mission of long-term ecological research, education, and prairie conservation. It is a unique outdoor laboratory that provides opportunities for the study of tallgrass prairie ecosystems and for basic biological and environmental research on a wide range of taxa and processes. The station is open to scientists and students from throughout the world.

Please vise theKonza Prairie Biological Station website to learn more:https://kpbs.konza.k-state.edu/

This position is On-site.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires one year of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.
• valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or BA bachelors degree in Agriculture, Biology, Ecology, or related field
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Good organizational, and oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with field station operations
• Experience working with research groups and educational groups
• Basic knowledge of wildlife biology & field ecology

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume

Applications close on: February 13, 2026

$18.86 - $21.81 per hour