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.
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
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
The department's major activities include:
- Administering the statewide assessment and accountability system;
- Providing technical assistance to schools and districts in the areas of finance, management and curriculum;
- Providing support and information to the Kentucky Board of Education as it promulgates state education regulations;
- Overseeing the state education technology system; and
- Monitoring school and district compliance with state and federal laws.
- Providing instructional services to students at Kentucky School for the Blind, Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Area Technology Centers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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: 30024992
Pay Grade: 13
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,273.74 - $4,200.46
Position Number: 30024992
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries 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.gov
Closing date for this position: June 27, 2026
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.
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 999-897-7781 or E-Verify website
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D