Administrative Specialist Senior

Socket.dev; Fredonia (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Western Kentucky Correctional Complex, is hiring an Administrative Specialist Sr in the Education and Vocation Training Branch to support complex educational initiatives for inmates and staff.

The role emphasizes organizing administrative tasks, coordinating with the Academic and Vocational School, and ensuring accurate reporting, procurement, and correspondence management in an office setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of professional, administrative, or business experience.
• Additional education can substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize all administrative duties within the office.
• Serve as liaison and point of contact for the Academic and Vocational School.
• Manage correspondence.
• Order and maintain supplies.
• Compile various reports and documents.
• Clerical duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604670 Administrative Specialist Senior Pay Grade 13 Salary $42,742.08 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 374 New Bethel Church Rd Fredonia, KY 42411 USA

Description The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 12 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

The Western Kentucky Correctional Complex (WKCC) is hiring an Administrative Specialist Sr. This position works in the Education and Vocation Training Branch at the institution. This position provides professional support the Education staff regarding various complex projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organizes all administrative duties within the office
• Serve as liaison and point of contact for the Academic and Vocational School
• Manage correspondence
• Order and maintain supplies
• Compile various reports and documents
• Clerical duties

Minimum Requirements

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional, administrative, or business experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical 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.

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 Donna McClamroch at [e-mail]

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