College & Career Coordinator (Boyd & Greenup Counties)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title College & Career Coordinator (Boyd & Greenup Counties) Posting Number S01416P 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 06/01/2026 Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Position details

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The department of Todays Youth at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a College & Career Coordinator (Boyd & Greenup Counties). The anticipated start date is June 1, 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 & Career Coordinator, Todays Youth Program at Boyd & Greenup, shall be responsible for coordinating all counseling, career and outreach services to the 10-county service area/TENCO region. Those responsibilities will expand to the surrounding areas for youth who attend college in the TENCO area. Responsibilities include preparation of and providing the components necessary to meet the requirements of the 14 program elements in the contract. These activities will support work experience and employment preparation and preparation for college entry.

REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelors Degree is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree preferred. Previous experience working with educational or economically disadvantaged youth and knowledge of community human services resources is very desirable. Success in overcoming the disadvantages of circumstances similar to those of the population of the target area. Must be flexible and able to adjust to change as position works to meet various individual participant needs.

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. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, including the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Crystal Riddle, the search committee chair, at c.riddle@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

The College & Career Coordinator reports to the Project Director, Todays Youth Program. The College & Career Coordinator interacts with Director and staff of MSU Campus offices, Maysville Community and Technical College/Rowan Campus, Ashland Community and Technical College/Ashland Campuses, their offices of postsecondary admissions and financial aid in the multi-county target area, high schools, governmental and community groups, and secondary personnel, local business partners and TENCO staff. Reporting directly to the College & Career Coordinator are the part-time student workers.

Physical Requirements Working Conditions

Works independently and meets weekly with supervisor face-to-face. Establishes own daily work schedule. Work is divided between coordinating program activities and services for participants, networking with various schools, universities and community businesses, conducting workshops, entering case notes in KEE Suite, traveling to various sites in the multi-county target area, field trips and conferences, preparing documentation and invoicing, completing workflows, and greeting office traffic. The normal work week is 37.5 hours, however additional hours may be required occasionally to complete work.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants

Reference Requests

Reference Request Details

Accept References Yes Minimum Requests 3 Maximum Requests

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a bachelor's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • With regard to employment eligibility, will you now or in the future require employer immigration sponsorship in order to work at Morehead State University?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Federal law requires that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, MSU will verify the status of every individual offered employment and all offers of employment are subject to verification of the applicant's identity and employment authorization. It will be necessary for you to submit such documents as required by law to verify your identification and employment authorization.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Resume Including Names and Contact Information for Three References

Optional Documents

• Additional Support Document #1
• Additional Support Document #2
• Additional Support Document #3