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How much do public service administration jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for public service administration in Kansas is $86,149.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $94,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a public service administrator do?

A public service administrator manages and coordinates programs and operations within government agencies or nonprofit organizations. They oversee staff, develop policies, ensure compliance with regulations, and work to improve public services, often using management skills and knowledge of public policy. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential in this role.

What jobs do public service administrators do?

Public service administrators manage and coordinate government agencies, non-profit organizations, or public programs. They handle tasks such as policy implementation, budgeting, staff management, and program evaluation, often requiring strong organizational and communication skills. These roles may involve working with community stakeholders and using administrative tools like spreadsheets and management software.
Infographic showing various Public Service Administration job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,149 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Temporary Public Management Center Instructor - POOL

Lawrence, KS


University of Kansas
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Job description

100% - Instruction:
  • Teach a specified number of classes for programs in a specific content area.  Courses may be taught in person, hybrid, or fully online. Instructors may be asked to work with instructional design staff to plan class instruction.
  • Evaluate student work and/or provide timely feedback in the context of program learning objectives or client objectives within the parameters set by the program leader.
  • Provide feedback for students in relation to the content area outside of the classroom and within the parameters set by the program leader.
  • Facilitate class discussions within a program, bringing together curriculum content delivered by a variety of instructors linking to defined competencies and learning outcomes. 
  • Assist with tracking student attendance and engagement within the learning environments.  
  • When requested, design course content and assessment mechanisms within the parameters of the program or client objectives.
  • Contribute to analysis of student feedback and the PMC's discussions about continuous improvement of programs.
  • Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.
,The Public Management Center is the professional development arm of KU's School of Public Affairs and Administration.  The Public Management Center (PMC) offers professional education and consulting services focused on skills enhancement for leaders, managers, staff, and teams in public agencies. The Center earns and utilizes revenue from professional education programs, consulting services, and conferences. PMC staff are motivated by a deep belief that public service-and skilled public service professionals-are at the heart of a healthy democracy.
The PMC invites qualified professionals to apply for part-time instructional positions for our in-person and online professional development classes and consulting engagements.  Positions vary and are dependent upon the needs of the professional development programs, of class participants and clients, and of client organizations.  The appointment dates will vary based on sequence of the professional development program, the timeframe for the preparation, and client needs. Instruction in professional development programs can range from three days per month once per year to a recurring series of days several times per year. Consulting and custom course contacts vary by the needs of the client but generally range from one to three full days of instruction or facilitation.
Instructors are needed in a variety of leadership and management content areas including civic & community engagement, conflict management, communication skills, customer service, decision-making, emotional intelligence, innovation, knowledge management, leadership, organizational change, performance management, process improvement, public policy, strategic planning, team building, trust and wellbeing.  Instructors are also sought to administer the following assessments:  Core Strengths, Clifton Strengths, Emergenetics, EQi 2.0 and Myers Briggs.
Application materials will be reviewed by the PMC program leaders on a regular basis and will place applicants in a pool for consideration when instruction is scheduled.  Applications will be accepted throughout the year.
The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states:  California, Delaware, Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
 


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