Program Specialist, CLASS

Eastern Kentucky University is hiring a full-time Program Specialist for the College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences. The role involves providing administrative support, managing communications, maintaining schedules, and overseeing events. A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a master's. The position is based on the Richmond campus and is not eligible for remote work or visa sponsorship.
Title: Program Specialist, Class

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - 43

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Mercy Cannon

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The role of the Program Specialist is to provide professional support to the Dean, Department Chairs and other faculty and staff members of the College. Perform administrative functions such as manage communications, review key dashboards, manage personnel processes, prepare accurate documents, facilitate scheduling, maintain financial records and documentation, coordinate events, and oversee facility maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in any discipline is required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: One year of related experience. Preferred experience in office management and/or strategic planning and academic accreditation and approval documentation. Must have basic budgeting and accounting skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

Licensure & Certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties
• 50% - Perform Administrative Functions to support the effective operation of the college and associated programs - ()
• 25% - Manage internal and external communications, including PR materials and website. - ()
• 20% - Maintain schedules and dashboards for strategic planning and reporting. - ()
• 5% - Facility Oversight and Event Coordination - ()

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.