Posting Details
Posting Details Job Title: College Access Coordinator CEOC-Hazard Posting Number: S01396P Type of Appointment: FTF Full-Time Fixed Posting Category: Professional Non Faculty Funding Information: MSU Salary Grade 500 Salary Range for Job Posting: Recruitment Recommendations Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position: February 2, 2026 Open Date: Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Position details The Commonwealth Educational Opportunity Center at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a College Access Coordinator CEOC-Hazard. The anticipated start date is February 2, 2026.
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 College Access Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the direction and operation of the TRIO programs. The College Access Coordinator will implement policies and procedures related to the program objectives and curriculum. The College Access Coordinator will monitor participants progress throughout the grant year. The incumbent identifies and selects eligible applicants for participation in the TRIO programs. The incumbent develops and maintains an outreach schedule into multiple counties for the purpose of informing community agencies and prospective adult participants about programs of postsecondary education, careers, student financial aid, and to provide assistance with completing admission applications, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, and scholarship forms.
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.
REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in human services, counseling, social work, or related area with at least one year of experience as a social worker, community outreach worker, employment and training specialist, 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 participants. Experience in or knowledge of academic requirements. Planning and implementation of grant-funded programs and curriculum development for disadvantaged participants 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 http://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment, along with a cover letter, resume, or curriculum vita, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. 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 medonovan@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position.
MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Organizational Relationships The College Access Coordinator reports directly to the TRIO Director, with the Director reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Regional Education and Outreach programs. The College Access Coordinator interacts with college and community agency administrators, guidance counselors, faculty, staff, students, and parents, as well as other personnel, their co-workers, university faculty, and staff in the coordination, planning, and implementation of the total program curriculum services.
Physical Requirements Working Conditions Long hours, 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, can create a great deal of stress. Some travel to assigned work sites, schools, is required. 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.
Special Information Instructions to Applicants This position will be located in the Hazard area.
Reference Requests Reference Request Details Accept References: No Minimum Requests: 0 Maximum Requests: Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
Do you have a Bachelors degree in human services, counseling, social work, or related area? Yes No
Do you have at least one year of experience as a social worker, community outreach worker, employment and training specialist, or closely related area? Yes No
With regard to employment eligibility, will you now or in the future require employer immigration sponsorship in order to work at Morehead State University? Yes No
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Federal law requires that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, MSU will verify the status of every individual offered employment and all offers of employment are subject to verification of the applicants identity and employment authorization. It will be necessary for you to submit such documents as required by law to verify your identity and employment authorization. Yes No
Applicant Documents Required Documents Letter of Application Cover Letter Resume or Curriculum Vita Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Optional Documents Additional Support Document 1 Additional Support Document 2 Additional Support Document 3