Strategic Initiatives & Programs Integration Coordinator (Hybrid)

Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC); Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Critical illness, accident, and indemn

Pet insurance and pet discount

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

KSTC is seeking a Strategic Initiatives & Integration Coordinator to strengthen collaboration across KSEF programs, reporting to the Executive Director. The role focuses on identifying shared opportunities, organizing cross‑program activities, and recommending improvements to internal workflows to reduce coordination burdens.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, capable of independent and team work, with strong people skills and diplomacy for handling sensitive interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience coordinating projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent research, synthesis, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational judgment and ability to translate goals into steps.
• Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and diplomatically without formal supervision.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Cross-program coordination: identify opportunities across KSEF initiatives and coordinate meetings with clear owners and timelines.
• Strategic initiatives and research: explore partnerships, funding opportunities, and best practices; prepare briefings and analyses.
• Workflow and organizational improvement: map processes and reduce duplication; develop shared docs and CRM/workflow improvements.

Skills

Cross-program coordination

Research & synthesis

Professional writing & communication

Organizational judgment

Collaboration & diplomacy

Legal work authorization in US

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CRM systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

KSTC is seeking a Strategic Initiatives & Integration Coordinator to strengthen collaboration across KSEF programs, reporting to the Executive Director. The role focuses on identifying shared opportunities, organizing cross‑program activities, and recommending improvements to internal workflows to reduce coordination burdens.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, capable of independent and team work, with strong people skills and diplomacy for handling sensitive interactions.