Program Manager Strategic Initiatives Jobs in Kentucky

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7/9/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Education Program Manager
Pay Grade17
Salary
$4,792.46 - $6,254.30 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
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telecommuting will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.
Description
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of theEducation and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky'spublic schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department alsoserves as the state liaison 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-memberKentucky 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 KentuckySchool 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.
OUR MISSIONTo partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provideleadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
OUR CORE VALUES

• Equity
• Achievement
• Collaboration
• Integrity

The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking, and dependable Education Program Manager tojoin our dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, andprofessional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learningpotential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise professional staff providing consultative services and technical assistance to local schooldistrict personnel and other state and private educational agencies in the development, coordination,implementation, and monitoring of educational programs.
• Provide consultative services, technical assistance, strategic leadership, and direction to localeducation agencies in planning, development, and implementation of high-quality curriculum initiatives focusedon the preschool education program.
• Provide supervision and strategic leadership to professional staff within the branch, includingbudgetary expenditures, review financial status, and approve purchase orders. Authorize leave requests andtimesheets, manage workload distribution, and assign staff duties to ensure operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with educational partners, regional consultants, task forces, advisor committees to supportearly childhood initiatives. Manage and coordinate the activities of various committees that work in alignmentwith the goals and priorities of the School Readiness branch.
• Plan, develop, and monitor the implementation of new instructional materials and methodologies inalignment with the department rules, regulations, and policies. Communicate relevant updates and guidance tostaff and local school districts to support the effective implementation and maintaining preschool educationprograms.
• Serve as a liaison between KDE and community partners. Represent the branch in meetings, deliverpresentations, and actively participate in various KDE project teams and work groups at the direction of thedirector. Collaborate on special projects and with external agencies to promote quality initiatives in earlychildhood education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Insurance (Dental/Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ, educational, military)
• Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
• Deferred Compensation/Free Financial Planning Program
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Recognition

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test andbackground check.
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.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers'Retirement System.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith 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 accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or E-Verify website.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Six years of professional experience in education, career and technical education, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Current Rank II or Rank I certification by the Department of Education or Education Professional Standards Board will substitute for the required educational requirement. Additional professional experience in the field of education will substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office or school setting. 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 Kanaka Aspari at kanaka.aspari@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D