College Access Coordinator ( CEOC-Hazard

Position: College Access Coordinator ( CEOC-Hazard)
Job Title College Access Coordinator ( CEOC-Hazard) Posting Number S01396P Type of Appointment FTF;
Full-Time Fixed Posting Category Professional (Non Faculty)

Funding Information

MSU Salary Grade 500 Salary Range for Job Posting

Recruitment Recommendations

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 02/02/2026 Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Position details

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The Commonwealth Educational Opportunity Center at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a College Access Coordinator (CEOC-Hazard). The anticipated start date is February 2, 2026.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH.

Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The College Access Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the direction and operation of the TRIO programs. The College Access Coordinator will implement policies and procedures related to the program objectives and curriculum. The College Access Coordinator will monitor participants' progress throughout the grant year. The incumbent identifies and selects eligible applicants for participation in the TRIO programs. The incumbent develops and maintains an outreach schedule into multiple counties for the purpose of informing community agencies and prospective adult participants about programs of postsecondary education, careers, student financial aid and to provide assistance with completing admission applications, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and scholarship forms.

The incumbent works closely with university faculty, staff, and administrators, public school personnel, community leaders and professionals, faculty, staff, and administrators of other postsecondary educational

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in human services, counseling, social work, or related area with at least one (1) year experience as a social worker, community outreach worker, employment and training specialist or closely related area is required. Good written and oral communication skills, leadership abilities, and proven interpersonal skills are essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience in working with economically and educationally disadvantaged participants. Experience in or knowledge of academic requirements. Planning and implementation of grant-funded programs and curriculum development for disadvantaged participants is helpful. Supervisory experience is desired.

SPONSORSHIP:
This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. :  and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled.

Contact the Office of Human Resources at  should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Matthew Donovan, the search committee chair, at medonovan for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

The College Access Coordinator reports directly to the TRIO Director with the Director reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Regional Education and Outreach programs. The College Access Coordinator interacts with college and community agency administrators, guidance counselors, faculty, staff, students and parents, as well as other personnel, their co-workers, university faculty and staff in the coordination, planning and implementation of the total program curriculum services.

Physical Requirements Working Conditions

Long hours, numerous interruptions with phone calls and participant drop-ins, and faculty and staff consultations are typical. Pressure from job deadlines, grant proposals, coordination of classes, paperwork can create a great deal of stress. Some travel to assigned work sites/schools is required. Working hours average 40-50 hours per week. The program is located in an office building that houses several other programs so flexibility and cordiality are important traits.

Program confidentiality is mandatory for the implementation of the program into the University…