The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Finance and Operations, Division of School and Community Nutrition, Schools Branch, has an opening for a Program Coordinator position, in Franklin County.
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Labor 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:
Coordinates all inter- or intra-unit administrative functions of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SPB) on a statewide basis.
Interpret laws, regulations and policies for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SPB) sponsors statewide. Assist with development of state specific program policies and procedures. Perform in depth analysis of program support needs and recommend policy and procedural modifications. Assist in communicating procedures to sponsors on a statewide basis.
Request and collect program data, edit and analyze data, and write comprehensive program status reports for executive and managerial superiors. Utilize the Child Nutrition Information and Payment System (CNIPS) to collect, analyze, and maintain data. Review records and report submitted by program recipients or agency staff for compliance with legal, regulatory or policy standards.
Coordinate the onboarding process for new directors and potential new sponsors of the NSLP. Provide initial information and assistance to district officials hiring new program directors or those who are interested in participating in the program. Ensure all paperwork is submitted to grant access to the various communication and data systems that are required for program operations.
Communicate procedural or program changes to program staff, contractors, recipients, and other interested parties. Maintain internal SharePoint communication site. Maintain NSLP files.
Attend professional meetings, civic meetings, or other meetings to gather or distribute program or technical information.
Perform 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
· Retirement savings.
· Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ, educational, military)
· Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
· Deferred Compensation/Free Financial Planning Program
· Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
· A collaborative and innovative work environment.
· Flexible Work Schedules
· Employee Resource Groups
· Employee Recognition
· 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 experience in management or administration
SUBSTITUTION:
EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Administrative or business experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis,
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
None.
This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means the position is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the positions. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification but is not required to take an examination or be graded through the testing and evaluation process. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
Pay Grade: 14
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $3,600.84 - $4,699.50
Position Number: 30024768
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries for this position should be directed to: Kanaka Aspari, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771; Email: Kanaka.aspari@education.ky.gov
The closing date to apply for this position is July 30, 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 1-888-897-7781 or E-Verify website
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D