The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Continuous Improvement and Support (OCIS), Division of School and Program Improvement in Frankfort (Franklin County) has an opening for an Administrative Specialist Senior position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general direction provide professional support to the Division Director and Division of School and Program Improvement in developing, implementing and maintaining various complex programs, projects or activities.
Provide professional & administrative support for KDE's administration of Title I Part A and Title V. File monitoring reports and district documentation in SharePoint.
Maintain conference registration/attendance & track trainings regionally. Complete annual division inventory.
Execute, write, proofread correspondence, reports, inter accounts, departmental purchase request, EMARS, travel vouchers, state car forms, hotel stays and other documents for division and district employees.
Maintain filing system for reports and correspondence for projects and conferences.
Facilitate in preparations of materials for professional development and provide support for training activities. Assist in organizing special projects/conferences related to complex programs.
Maintain project budget and contracts, process billings and balance.
Serve as Budget liaison for Title I A and Title V programs and keep updates for review of budgets and appropriations.
Resolve inquires by phone or email from schools, vendors districts, other agencies or organizations.
Manage email/calendar/messages. Provide assistance to visitors and greet public.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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-foryear basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE.
Position Number: 30024992Pay Grade: 13 Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,273.74 - $4,200.46Position Number: 30024992NOTE: The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The candidate may need to report to the office as needed. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel CabinetInquiries for this position should be directed to: Kathy Jennings, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd., 4th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771; Email:
kathy.jennings@education.ky.govThe closing date to apply for this position is May 1, 2026.
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