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Assistant Director II
Pay Grade19
Salary
$5,798.50 - $7,567.64 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Finance and Operations, Division of District Support hasan opening for an Assistant Director II. 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 expandyour learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing yourapplication!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversees all programmatic functions within the Division of District Support including management and direct supervision of staff; and performs other duties as required.
- Provides supervisory oversight of personnel and activities of assigned branches within division.
- Leads division teams in completing management reviews or audits at the commissioner's request.
- Review and analyze state and federal statutes and regulations pertaining to school finance and make recommendations on policies and procedures that support those requirements. Manage projects related to each branch supervised within the division.
- Act as liaison between the division and other agency organizational units in matters related to school finance and department's strategic initiatives.
- Provides direct supervision, including approval of leave requests, timesheets and completion of performance evaluations of employees.
- Attend professional meetings and development opportunities to update staff or local district personnel on policies and procedures.
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
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written releasefrom their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Five years of administrative or management experience, two of which must include direct supervision of personnel.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Additional administrative, management, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Katlyn Comley at
[email protected] or 502-564-3716.
