Executive Administrative Secretary (Non-Merit

Final date to receive applications

8/9/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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$4,623.16 Monthly

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

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The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminateor 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 anddistricts as they implement the state’s P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the stateliaison 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 thoseoffices 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 518employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.

To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

• 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.

• Provide professional support to the Office of Teaching and Learning by preparing purchase requests, travelvouchers, print requests, maintaining filing system and all other paperwork required by thedeputy commissioner and staff. Draft correspondence, memorandums, reports or other responses thatrequire the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.
• Organize and monitor procedural work in the office. Serve as the office timekeeper, ensuringstaff 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 hotelcontracts, 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 forstaff in office to ensure correct budget codes. Schedule appointments for the leadership and returns confirmation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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…