Academic Program Coordinator

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Louisville, KY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jefferson Community & Technical College is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator to provide student-centered support at the Bullitt County and Southwest campuses. The position serves as a resource for traditional and dual-credit students by coordinating academic services, supporting enrollment and retention efforts, and strengthening partnerships that promote student achievement. The role supports the Bullitt and Southwest Campus Director and works with students, faculty, high school partners, counselors, and college staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related experience, or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using student information systems or comparable databases.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between work sites, including for occasional nights and weekend events.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to engage colleagues and partners virtually.
• Experience in advising; candidates with advising experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as support to the Bullitt and Southwest Campus Director.
• Guide students through the admissions process, including providing basic information about the Jefferson application and assessment.
• Administer college placement assessments at the Bullitt Campus and assist with assessments at the Southwest Campus; communicate testing policies, rules, and procedures to testers and students.
• Maintain a small caseload of Jefferson students pursuing technical and general education degrees.
• Assist students and faculty with Student Center accounts and resources, provide self-enrollment training, and explain program requirements and course applicability.
• Connect students with support services for academic and non-academic challenges, including referrals to tutoring, accessibility services, and other resources.
• Build relationships with designated high school partners in Jefferson and Bullitt Counties and support the Team/Campus Matriculation Plan for students transitioning to full college enrollment.
• Serve as the secondary point of contact for assigned Bullitt County Public Schools high schools, partnering with and supporting the lead dual-credit representative on enrollment, matriculation, and student-success initiatives.
• Coordinate through the Dual Enroll platform with high school teachers, counselors, and JCTC staff to facilitate dual-credit enrollment, including add/drop and withdrawal processes as needed.
• Collaborate with the Director to plan and organize student activities and events at the Bullitt and Southwest campuses.
• Serve as the main point of contact for campus tours at the Bullitt Campus.
• Participate in committees, work groups, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work occasional evenings; the posting also notes the ability to travel to and from work sites, including occasional nights and weekend events.

Benefits

• Health care, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families.
• Tuition reimbursement or waiver for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match when the employee contributes 5%.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Work-life balance.
• 9.5 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of institutional closing pay during the last two weeks of December for qualifying positions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level