Southeast Technical Institute

Title: Administrative Coordinator-Southeast Scholars

Salary: $41,880.00

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Southeast KY Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Southeast Cumberland C.C.

Department: Southeast Scholars

Total Rewards

Southeast KY 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

The Administrative Coordinator role for the Southeast Scholars Program is responsible for delivering direct program support to students and families in Harlan County, while carrying out day-to-day program activities. This position leads recruitment efforts for students in grades 6 through 12 in coordination with school partners and provides ongoing mentorship, advising, and family engagement for program participants. The Administrative Coordinator facilitates weekly sessions focused on academics, life skills, leadership development, and career exploration, and supports the planning and implementation of the Summer Institute, workshops, and community service projects.
This is a grant funded project ending June 30, 2027.

Job Duties:

Program Planning & Logistics
Assist with the implementation of the Southeast Scholars summer program
Lead and coordinate logistics for transportation, supplies, activities, community events, food, and workshops in Harlan County
Attend steering committee meetings and provide updates and reports on program activities
Student Recruitment & Enrollment
Recruit students in grades 6 through 11 across Harlan County schools
Lead and organize school visits and recruitment events for the Harlan County School District and the Harlan Independent School District
Assist with recruitment and aligning SKCTC program-specific pathways for dual-enrollment and dual-credit opportunities
Verify student eligibility, including low-income and first-generation status, in accordance with program requirements
Community Outreach & Partnership
Lead and organize outreach and community engagement opportunities to promote program recruitment
Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations in Harlan County
Maintain regular communication with FRYSC coordinators and guidance counselors through monthly or bi-monthly emails or phone calls, with periodic in-person visits as needed
Support Southeast Scholars promotional campaigns and newsletter development
Support updates to the Southeast Scholars Facebook page and other program communications as assigned
Student Support & Mentorship
Communicate with students, parents, and guardians through appropriate channels, including email, text, Messenger, and social media
Provide ongoing mentorship and advising to students throughout program participation
Ensure consistent delivery of programming aligned with program goals and expectations
Data Tracking & Reporting
Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software or other designated systems to track program activity and participant data
Collect student evaluations to document participation, goals, and expectations
Support financial documentation related to the grant, including invoices and expense tracking.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in general studies or related field. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Additional Skills Requested:

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.