Human Resources

For employment verification that need to be completed for KCKCC employees, please fax 913-288-7628 in care of Human Resources, or e-mail us at hr@kckcc.edu. The fax or digital document should include the verification form along with the employee’s authorization to release information.

At KCKCC, we strive to create and maintain a positive relationship with our employees. Human Resources staff is available to assist employees and supervisors with any questions or concerns in the workplace, including but not limited to:

• Compensation and classification
• Employee recognition
• Navigating workplace conflicts
• Performance evaluations
• Recruitment and retention

Helpful links:

• KCKCC Policies and Procedures
• 10 Ways to Improve Employee Relations in 2021

As Dorothy once told Toto, "there's no place like home; there's no place like home..."  

Whether you're relocating to the Kansas City metropolitan area or a local, its warm and upbeat Midwestern hospitality is one that will captivate your heart! After all, we are known as the "Heart of America." From contemporary to classical, we have attractions that will have you exploring on both sides of the state line!

Kansas City is a border city that crosses the state lines of both Kansas and Missouri. Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is located in Kansas, yet we are 13 minutes away from downtown located on the Missouri side. With the introduction of the KC Streetcar and the newly revamped Kansas City International Airport, KC is steadily growing into a major player in the Midwest.

• Entertainment
  • We have sights and attractions for everyone's taste:
    • 18th and Vine (Jazz District) - Home to both the American Jazz and Negro League Baseball museums
    • Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
    • National WWI Museum and Memorial
    • Nelson Atkins Museum of Art
    • Power and Light District - home to sporting events, concerts, cocktail bars, steakhouses, and chic boutiques
    • Crown Center - shopping and dining
    • Country Club Plaza - shopping and dining
    • City Market - international shopping and dining, local farmers market, boutiques, and bars
    • Legends Outlet Mall (located 10 min from KCKCC) - shopping and dining
• Cuisine
  • They don't call us the "BBQ Capital of the World" for nothing! KC is home to over 100 BBQ eateries in which several of these critically acclaimed establishments have been recognized all over the world. Make sure you get the local staple, burnt ends! KC also offers a wide variety of fine dining and restaurant options all over the metro ranging from food trucks, popups, and five-star dining.

• Sports
  • KC is proud to be the home for several championship professional teams and host for events such as:
    • Kansas City Chiefs - NFL - Super Bowl Champions
    • Kansas City Royals - MLB - World Series Champions
    • Sporting KC - MLS - MLS Cup winners (located 10 min from KCKCC)
    • KC Current - NSWL - several NSWL Championship appearances
    • Kansas Speedway - home to several NASCAR races (located 10 min from KCKCC)
    • FIFA World Cup 2026 - KC has been elected as a host city

At KCKCC, we put our Strategic Plan into action.

Priority 3, Goal 1, Initiative 3 states: Expand professional development and mentorship programs for new and existing employees.

Priority 3, Goal 2, Initiative 4 states: Enhance collaboration across the College through cross-training and multi-disciplinary teams to work on various College initiatives.

Priority 3, Goal 3, Initiative 3 states: Enhance and streamline the onboarding process.

KCKCC's Blue Devil Institute for Teaching and Learning supports and provides educational development opportunities rooted in evidence-based, high impact practices for face-to-face, blended/hybrid, and traditional online courses. The goals are to support faculty instruction, student learning, and achievement of student learning outcomes.

Professional Development funds are available through your department and through Human Resources.

• All new employees attend New Employee Orientation within their first 30 days of employment.
• All new supervisors attend New Supervisor Training within their first 90 days of employment.
• Supervisors have the opportunity to attend refresher training for supervisors each semester.
• All regular full-time and part-time employees have access to a robust library of online trainings and professional development modules through our Learning Management System.
• Paid membership for subscription-based trainings and eLearnings are available to all regular full-time and part-time employees upon request and after six months of employment.

The Kansas City Kansas Community College Professional Development Committee (KCKPDC) was created to provide an opportunity for representatives across the college to have input in the development and implementation of creative professional development opportunities for KCKCC employees. The KCKPDC supports communication, teambuilding and interdepartmental cooperation through professional development activities and events.

KCKCC is a member of Kansas City Professional Development Council (KCPDC), a consortium of Kansas City higher education institutions committed to providing professional development opportunities for the faculty and staff of its member institutions.

For more information please visit KCPDC's website at https://www.kcpdc.org