Assistant Director II

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11/2/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605637

Assistant Director II

Pay Grade19

Salary

$5,914.52 - $7,567.64 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

Description

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. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.

The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Labor Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky’s public schools and districts as they implement the state’s P-12 education requirements. The department also serves 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-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.

The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.

OUR MISSION:

To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership 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 Assistant Director II to join our dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee programmatic functions within the Division of School and Community Nutrition (SCN). Partners with program managers and data and systems leads to ensure programmatic regulatory compliance and high-quality support to program operators. Provides management and direct supervision of staff.

• Assist in directing the work of the Division of School and Community Nutrition. Assist in oversight and management of staff including direct supervision of the Schools Branch. Work with and provide support to the Director of SCN.

• Collaborate with the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program managers as related to Schools data that impacts work within these programs and compliance and technical assistance that cross Child Nutrition Programs. Collaborate and coordinate with other state agencies.

• Interpret and accurately apply federal and state statutes, regulations and applicable policies and procedures related to SCN functions and assist in implementation of any changes.

• Assist in oversight of the financial administration of the Federal Child Nutrition Programs. This includes management evaluations, financial management reviews, reporting and submission of required administrative plans to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as other SCN audits.

• Serve as liaison and attend meetings on behalf of SCN. Provide briefing materials for the Director to use in meetings and attend professional meetings and training sessions. Review, analyze, write, and monitor correspondence for accuracy and conformity with policies and procedures.

• Provide direct supervision, including approval of leave requests and timesheets.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays

• Overtime and compensatory time

• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account

• Life insurance

• Retirement

• Wellness incentives program

• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education

• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)

• 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 and background check.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with 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 orhttps://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Five years of administrative or management experience, two of which must include direct supervision of personnel.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Additional administrative, management, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal 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 [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605637 - Assistant Director II) or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D