Manager V- Administrative Leadership, Chief Operations Officer

Kentucky Community and Technical College System

$107K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) or highest applicable certification.
  • 5 years of supervisory experience in administrative leadership.
  • Experience managing multiple departments within an organization.
  • Commitment to community and technical college mission.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve on the Chancellor's leadership team to shape college initiatives.
  • Provide policy direction and oversight to operational staff.
  • Build and manage high-performing teams for collaboration and innovation.
  • Assist in developing community partnerships.
  • Lead development and implementation of the college's strategic plan.
  • Ensure adherence to KCTCS operating procedures and regulations.
  • Oversee campus safety, security, and emergency preparedness.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and families.
  • Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Generous vacation and sick time policy.
  • Work-life balance initiatives.
  • Paid holidays and institutional closing pay.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
Manager V- Administrative Leadership, Chief Operations Officer

Job no: 496604
Work type: Full-time
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
Categories: Staff

Title: Manager V- Administrative Leadership, Chief Operations Officer

Salary Range: $107,172.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC

Department: Operations

Total Rewards

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

  • Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
  • Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
  • 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Work-Life Balance
  • 9.5 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

ECTC is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to manage on-site and in person the non-academic administrative units of the college, which may include but are not limited to facilities, capital projects development and implementation, information technology, auxiliary services, and safety in compliance with KCTCS, state, and other governing policies.

Job Duties:
• Serves as a member of the Chancellor's leadership team, providing input on the development and implementation of college priorities and initiatives.
• Provides leadership, policy direction, and general oversight to staff in the operational unit.
• Builds and manages high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Assist the Chancellor in developing and strengthening community partnerships.
• Provides strong on-campus leadership for the college in developing a shared vision and creating, refining, and implementing the college's strategic plan.
• Ensures implementation of the operating procedures of each unit in accordance with the KCTCS policies and procedures, rules of the appropriate academic senate, rules of the college, and other applicable regulations.
• Is knowledgeable of all KCTCS policies and procedures and responds appropriately to operational issues.
• Consults with management on day-to-day financial and operational issues to maintain effective communication among all units.
• Oversee campus safety, security, and emergency preparedness and lead the campus Crisis Management Team.
• Builds and manages high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Evaluates operations, identifies campus inefficiencies, and implements improvements to streamline workflows and reduce costs.
• Ensures the optimal use of campus facilities and equipment, including the effective assignment and management of classrooms, offices, and shared spaces to support institutional priorities.
• Assures legal compliance with laws, Minger/Clery Acts, Environmental Health & Safety Assessment, and Emergency Operations Plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Position Requirements:

Education: Typically requires an advanced degree (Master's, PhD, etc.) or the highest directly-applicable professional certification or equivalency. Five years of related supervisory experience and experience leading multiple departments within an organization.

Successful Candidates should Demonstrate:
• Commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community and technical college
• Knowledge and ability to provide visionary leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others and demonstrate team spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Personal and professional integrity.

Position is open until filled, the review begins August 3, 2026.

To apply please visit: https://careers.kctcs.edu/Elizabethtown

Band 16 (Minimum $107,172.00)

Position # 10014336

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Skills Requested:

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Advertised: 30 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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