College & Career Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
College & Career Coordinator

Posting Number
S01417P

Type of Appointment
FTF; Full-Time Fixed

Posting Category
Professional (Non Faculty)

Funding Information

MSU Salary Grade
500

Salary Range for Job Posting

Recruitment Recommendations

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position
05/01/2026

Open Date
03/31/2026

Close Date
04/14/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Position details

Advertisement Wording

Today's Youth at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a College & Career Coordinator. The anticipated start date is May 1, 2026.

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 College & Career Coordinator, Today's Youth Program at Morehead State University, shall be responsible for coordinating all counseling, career and outreach services to the 10-county service area/TENCO region. Those responsibilities will expand to the surrounding areas for youth who attend college in the TENCO area. Responsibilities include preparation of and providing the components necessary to meet the requirements of the 14 program elements in the contract. These activities will support work experience and employment preparation and preparation for college entry.

REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree preferred. Previous experience working with educational or economically disadvantaged youth and knowledge of community human services resources is very desirable. Success in overcoming the disadvantages of circumstances similar to those of the population of the target area. Must be flexible and able to adjust to change as position works to meet various individual participant needs.

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 9,000 students. To apply, visit: 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 after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by April 14, 2026. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Crystal Riddle, the search committee chair, at c.riddle@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

The College & Career Coordinator reports to the Project Director, Today's Youth Program. The College & Career Coordinator interacts with Director and staff of MSU Campus offices, Maysville Community and Technical College/Rowan Campus, Ashland Community and Technical College/Ashland Campuses, their offices of postsecondary admissions and financial aid in the multi-county target area, high schools, governmental and community groups, and secondary personnel, local business partners and TENCO staff. Reporting directly to the College & Career Coordinator are the part-time student workers.

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Works independently and meets weekly with supervisor face-to-face. Establishes own daily work schedule. Work is divided between coordinating program activities and services for participants, networking with various schools, universities and community businesses, conducting workshops, entering case notes in KEE Suite, traveling to various sites in the multi-county target area, field trips and conferences, preparing documentation and invoicing, completing workflows, and greeting office traffic. The normal work week is 37.5 hours, however additional hours may be required occasionally to complete work.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants