The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Finance and Operations, Division of District Support, District Financial Management Branch has an opening for an Administrative Branch Manager position in Frankfort, KY.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide overall management within the District Financial Management Branch, Division of District Support.
Request administrative reports and research in the areas of Local District Health/Life Insurance, oversee flexible medical spending accounts, oversee desk reviews of local Board of Education's financial audits to assure economical and efficient operations. Supervise the
collection of district submission of required financial and reimbursement documents. Respond to requests from internal and external customers.
Analyze, interpret, and make recommendations in development of policies and procedures, for assigned program areas. Apply and enforce department rules, regulations, and policies. Ensure compliance with federal and state reporting requirements. Actively seeks ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Authorize overtime and leave, recommend salary increases and promotions and evaluate the performance of staff. Recommend disciplinary action, investigate, and respond appropriately consistent with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to personnel. Coordinates branch training activities. Assist in the development of the division budget and monitor the use of budgeted funds assigned to the branch.
Prepare and deliver oral or written communications to the general public, school district
personnel, courts, attorneys, legislators, and local, state, and federal government officials on all branch activities as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Five years of professional administrative experience.
SUBSTITUTION:
EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
A master's degree in public or business administration or a related field will substitute for one year of the required experience.
EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional administrative, business or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED SKILL:
Accounting, Financial Reporting, and/or Financial Auditing experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None.
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Pay Grade: 16
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $4,230.04 – $5,686.20
Position Number: 30024739
NOTE: This position is eligible for consideration for a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of in-office and approved alternative work scheduling. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries for this position should be directed to: Kanaka Aspari, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771; Email:kanaka.aspari@education.ky.gov
The closing date to apply for this position is March 20, 2025.
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