The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Career & Technical Education (OCTE), Russell Area Technology Center in Russell, KY has an opening for a Administrative Specialist Senior.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Career and Technical Education (OCTE) operates 50 Area Technology Centers (ATCs) which serve 115 local feeder districts. A state Area Technology Center (ATC) is a secondary state operated school facility dedicated to the primary purpose of offering state approved four (4)-course Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways within CTE program areas identified by the OCTE. We are shaping the future by preparing Kentucky's students for the careers of tomorrow, collaborating closely with business and industry partners to do so. Explore the endless possibilities within our dynamic CTE community !
The Area Technology Centers under the Office of Career and Technical Education are organizationally part of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), a service agency within the Commonwealth of Kentucky under the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. KDE supports the ATCs through guidance, resources, and oversight as part of its broader mission to ensure success for every student in Kentucky's P-12 public education system.
OUR MISSION
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Equity
- Achievement
- Collaboration
- Integrity
Responsibilities include:
- Provides professional support to the Area Technology Center (ATC) Principal in developing, implementing and maintaining various programs, projects or activities in the area center.
- Provide professional support to the ATC through preparation of school related documents and provides guidance according to policy and procedure on budgetary and accounting matters including, but not limited to MyPurpose, staff travel reimbursement, purchasing procedures, inventory and KTS attendance. Maintain data/reports for TEDS (Technical Education Data System) and Infinite Campus daily.
- Work closely w/ principal to ensure accurate validation of data for accountability benchmarks. Provide recommendations to principal on appropriate accounting procedures & budgetary concerns related to Perkins Grant & SEEK (Support Education Excellence Kentucky) funding programs & other funding sources. Provide information to KY Tech administration as needed related to budgets, procurement, Infinite Campus & travel reimbursement. Execute all functions pertaining to eMars including appropriate forms, quote solicitation and correct accounting codes. Draft correspondence, memorandums, reports or other responses that require the interpretation & application of policies & procedures. Serve as liaison between the ATC and feeder schools for matters of attendance and transcripts.
- Organize and monitor procedural work in the ATC. Maintain inventory log and submit annual inventory report for the ATC. Ensure staff complete the necessary forms for payroll and personnel and review for accuracy. Submit personnel/payroll forms to assigned HRG upon request. Provide research for information for the principal using various options.
- Prepare spreadsheets for reconciliation for the student organizations. Maintain bookkeeping for dues, conference registrations and industry donations before forwarding to central office. Interpret and provide guidance related to budgetary, financial and time recording policy and procedures for ATC staff.
- Make travel arrangements for the ATC principals/instructional staff. Including completion of travel reimbursements, state park inter account forms, out of state authorizations, etc. Coordinate all necessary arrangements for meetings and trainings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional insurance (dental/vision)
- Life insurance
- State retirement system and deferred compensation options
- Paid leave
- Paid holidays
- Deferred Compensation/Free financial planning program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee resource and recognition programs
- Employee wellness programs
Minimum Requirements:
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional, administrative, or business experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Pay Grade: 13
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,339.22-$4,200.46
Position Number: 30024083
Applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing and background checks.
Applicants under contract with a local school district must submit a written release from their superintendent before an offer of employment can be extended.
Application Process
To apply, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
For questions regarding this position, contact: Shawn Moore, Principal; Russell ATC; Phone: 606-836-1256; Email: shawn.moore@russellind.kyschools.us
The closing date to apply for this position: 10/22/26 11:59pm EST
Additional Information
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify.
The Kentucky Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D.