Director, Today's Youth Jobs

Today’s Youth at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Director, Today’s Youth. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide-range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of the Today’s Youth program is responsible on behalf of Morehead State University for developing and writing successful grant applications; negotiating the resulting contracts with the TENCO Workforce Investment Board and other agencies; administering the program in compliance with federal and state regulations and university policies and according to the goals and objectives as stated in the approved contract; designing and implementing program services; and assessing and reporting the program outcomes through KEE Suite, which have the primary purpose of increasing the job readiness of low income, educational disadvantaged, under-employed, and unemployed adults and youth in a 10-county service region of Eastern Kentucky, to the University and to the TENCO Workforce Investment Board. This position directly supervises and trains all staff and develops budgets and authorizes budget expenditures.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree with at least two years of experience as a teacher, counselor, social worker, human services professional, or administrator is required. Excellent supervisory, interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills are required. Experience in working with economically or educationally disadvantaged persons is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Workforce Development Professional Certification (CWDP) preferred. Knowledge of computerized database information software and labor market needs is desirable. Previous experience in writing and administering grants, including budget development and management is desired. Experience in adult education, job readiness skills, counseling, short-term job skills training or vocational education is desirable.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by May 30, 2023. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Matthew Hyden, the search committee chair, at [email protected] for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.