Strategic Initiatives Integration Coordinator (KSEF)

KSTC•Lexington, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Initiatives & Integration Coordinator strengthens collaboration and strategic alignment across Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation (KSEF) programs, including CAPTIVATE KY, DARE-KY, FAST, WIN in KY, and emerging initiatives. Working closely with the Executive Director, Associate Directors, and technical staff, the coordinator identifies shared opportunities, organizes cross-program activities, synthesizes information, and recommends improvements to internal workflows. The role reduces avoidable coordination burdens on program leaders so they can focus on client services and contractual deliverables. It facilitates progress and communicates risks but does not supervise Associate Directors, direct their technical work, or assume ownership of their program deliverables. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of KSEF. The successful candidate is highly organized, able to work independently and collaboratively, and has strong people skills, including diplomacy and tact when handling sensitive interactions. The position requires occasional travel throughout Kentucky for meetings, events, partner visits, and program-related activities. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation or the ability to travel as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities. KSTC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment authorization in the United States is required at the time of hire and throughout employment; KSTC does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Experience coordinating projects and activities across multiple stakeholders or teams.
Excellent research, synthesis, professional writing, and communication skills.
Strong organizational judgment and ability to translate broad objectives into practical next steps.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently, and diplomatically without formal supervisory authority.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation or the ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit, research, education, economic development, or innovation ecosystems.
Experience in performance tracking, process improvement, program evaluation, or proposal development.
Comfort with data tools, spreadsheets, CRM systems, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
Experience facilitating meetings, stakeholder engagement, or collaborative initiatives.

Responsibilities

Identify shared opportunities, relationships, dependencies, and resources across KSEF initiatives.
Coordinate meetings and shared action items involving multiple programs, with clear owners and agreed timelines.
Maintain a concise view of cross-program priorities and elevate unresolved dependencies to the Executive Director and Associate Directors.
Facilitate information exchange without duplicating program-specific project management or client-facing responsibilities.
Research emerging partnerships, funding opportunities, innovation models, and organizational practices relevant to KSEF.
Prepare briefing notes, concept papers, analyses, and recommendations to inform strategic decisions.
Coordinate exploratory and early-stage initiatives until leadership determines the appropriate long-term program owner.
Support planning and coordination of cross-program proposals and partnerships as assigned.
Map recurring coordination processes and recommend practical ways to reduce duplication and administrative burdens.
Help develop shared documentation, templates, and lightweight mechanisms for institutional knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with project coordinators and the computational unit on CRM and information-flow improvements, without directing technical development.
Prepare consolidated progress updates for the Executive Director and follow up on agreed cross-program actions.
Travel occasionally throughout Kentucky for meetings, events, partner visits, and program-related activities.