Career Center

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is looking for an experienced Senior Administrative Assistant.

The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Department of Strategic Initiatives and will be primarily responsible for the management of the Perkins, National Science Foundation and GenCyber Grants.

This is a grant funded position.

Duties are as follows:

• Monitor expenses, reconciliation of budgets, process requisitions ad maintain documentation for the management of the Perkins, National Science Foundation and GenCyber grants.
• Coordinate grant reporting, completion of grants management tasks, and ensure the smooth functioning of the administrative and office systems for the Office on Grants Development.
• Communicate with project directors and principal investigators to comply with grant reporting and budget requirements.
• Work closely with the College Business Office College Foundation Executive Director and KCTCS Systems Office with processing and recording of all gifts, and pledges received to the college/foundation.
• Perform general support duties such as preparing correspondence, memorandums, reports, spreadsheets and other reports as needed.
• Assist with organization and coordination of the BILT and Perkins Needs Assessment as directed by securing space, equipment, food, preparing invitations, announcements, agendas, brochures and packets.  Making travel arrangements and reservations and assisting with the event as it occurs

Associate's degree in Business and/or Communication or related field and three years related work experience, or equivalent, is required. Bachelor's Degree and Five (5) years is preferred. 

The ideal candidate will possess

• Strong information technology skills, including advanced experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, and database programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking skills and must be able to work independently, as well as with a team or in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent customer service skills with emphasis on respectful and tactful communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, tolerance, flexibility and humor.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Will be working with a cross functional team of K-12 and community members and will need to be discreet and professional with the ability to facilitate meetings.

Applicants must complete the online application and upload a current resume and all college transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial review).   

KY law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.

Position is open until filled. 

Review will begin after October 24, 2022

Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview. 

To apply, visit https://careers.kctcs.edu/ 

For questions regarding the above position, contact us by emailing  
[email protected] 

About Big Sandy Community & Technical College

Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) is committed to quality educational opportunities for student success, promotes economic growth and enhances the quality of life of its constituents. With campuses in Prestonsburg, Pikeville, Paintsville and Hager Hill, BSCTC offers 30 academic and technical programs and more than 200 credentials with an emphasis on innovation in learning and student access, transfer and success.Celebrating more than 75 years of educational excellence, BSCTC features multiple career pathways for students. Our Go2Work program allows for accelerated training that leads to rewarding, high-demand and high-wage careers in two years or less. For those seeking to continue their education at a four-year school, our Go2Transfer program allows you to get your basics close to home and transfer with ease for a fraction of the cost of other colleges. Choose the academic program that best fits your needs.

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