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 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 seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Executive Administrative
Secretary to join our dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic,
challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand
your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your
application!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide professional support to the Office of Teaching and Learning by preparing purchase requests, travel
vouchers, print requests, maintaining filing system and all other paperwork required by the
deputy commissioner and staff. Draft correspondence, memorandums, reports or other responses that
require the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
- Organize and monitor procedural work in the office. Serve as the office timekeeper, ensuring
staff complete the necessary forms for payroll and review for accuracy. Assist with completion
of required HR forms to be initiated for the hiring of new staff. Research information for leadership using
various options.
- Make travel arrangements for the leadership, including completion of travel reimbursements,
state park inter-account forms, out of state authorizations, etc. Coordinate all necessary
arrangements for meetings and/or trainings including conducting hotel site visits, set up hotel
contracts, ordering of handouts with print shop, audio and video equipment, registration of attendees.
- Assist with expense vouchers for staff in division to ensure correct budget codes. Maintain
inventory of all items valued over $500. Coordinate recruitment efforts – Festivals, College
and Career, back to school events with local organizations. Assist with expense vouchers for
staff in office to ensure correct budget codes. Schedule appointments for the leadership and
returns confirmation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks:
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
- Overtime and compensatory time
- Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness incentives program
- Training and career development opportunities
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee resource groups
- Employee recognition
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://www.e-verify.gov/
