The Commonwealth Educational Opportunity Center at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a TRIO Academic Coordinator (MSU at Ashland). The anticipated start date is May 16, 2025.

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 TRIO Academic Coordinator is responsible for direction and operation of the TRIO programs. The TRIO Academic Coordinator develops and implements policies and procedures related to the program objectives and curriculum. The TRIO Academic Coordinator will teach participants and monitor participants’ progress throughout the grant year. The TRIO Academic Coordinator will develop and design an academic college access curriculum that supports the academic accomplishments of TRIO participants. The incumbent identifies and selects eligible applicants for participation in the TRIO programs. The incumbent works with a diverse group of special populations (homeless, foster youth, sexually abused, criminal offenders, addiction recovery, undocumented and unemployed) and provides intervention services as necessary. The incumbent works closely with university faculty, staff, and administrators, public school personnel, community leaders and professionals, faculty, staff, and administrators of other postsecondary educational institutions to establish and maintain a high level of quality services.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in education, counseling, teaching, social work, or related area with at least two years’ experience as a teacher, counselor, social worker, or closely related area is required. Good written and oral communication skills, leadership abilities, and proven interpersonal skills are essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience in working with economically and educationally disadvantaged middle and secondary school students. Planning and implementation of counseling programs and curriculum development for disadvantaged youth is helpful. Supervisory experience is desired.

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: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by May 6, 2025. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Matthew Donovan, the search committee chair, at [email protected] for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The TRIO Academic Coordinator reports directly to the TRIO Director (Associate Director if Director is unavailable). The TRIO Academic Coordinator interacts with school, college and community agency administrators, guidance counselors, faculty, staff, students and parents, as well as other personnel, co-workers, university faculty and staff in the coordination, planning and implementation of program services.

Long hours, weekend duties, overnight trips with TRIO participants, numerous interruptions with phone calls and participant drop-ins, and faculty and staff consultations are typical. Pressure from job deadlines, grant proposals, coordination of classes, paperwork, and student contacts can create a great deal of stress. Travel to assigned work sites/schools is required. One week on call and evening hours required during the summer academy. Working hours average 40-50 hours per week. The program is located in an office building that houses several other programs so flexibility and cordiality are important traits. Program confidentiality is mandatory for the implementation of the program into the University system.