Chief Administrative Officer

Kentucky Educational Television, (KET) has the following full-time position opening at its Lexington, Kentucky Network Center:

Chief Administrative Officer

KET is Kentucky’s only statewide media organization, serving more than two million people each week with programs and services that educate, inform, and inspire. In addition to broadcasting PBS programming, KET produces a variety of award-winning local productions and creates high quality, nationally recognized educational resources. As a member of our team, you’ll help bring learning to life for viewers and users in Kentucky.

Located in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, Lexington is a beautiful and growing community. Full of charm and hospitality, you’ll find the region offers affordable living, outstanding educational opportunities, and world class sporting events.

This unique opportunity is for a team-player who can make difficult decisions, manage challenging situations, reach positive resolutions and has a good sense of humor! Integrity, confidentiality and discretion are keys to success in this agency-wide leadership role.

Our ideal Candidate will:

1. Support and assist Executive Director & CEO with the agency’s administrative oversight of human resources, finances, policy, operations and services.
2. Ensure efficient and strategic use of personnel and financial resources to support KET’s mission and accomplish the goals and objectives of the agency.
3. Oversee the financial affairs for three separate organizations with responsibility for fiduciary matters and strategic use of financial resources, including budget development and administration, audit, and reporting.
4. Hold responsibility for the overall management of human resources, including organizational development, succession planning, recruitment, training, policies and procedures.
5. Manage staff professional development, fostering a productive work environment.
6. Manage agency legal and contractual matters.
7. Monitor and develop agency policies and procedures and ensure regulatory reporting and compliance with entities such as FCC, Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS.
8. Serve as executive liaison to governing and fundraising boards.
9. Represent the Executive Director & CEO as needed.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree with at least ten years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Preferred candidates will have experience in executive management, strategic planning and operations, governmental policy and procedures, legal affairs, finance, human resources and experience at the highest level of an organization.
3. Candidate must demonstrate ability to lead and work as a team member and to effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization, including representing the agency with staff, board members, government officials, volunteers, viewers, media, and others.
4. Must be articulate, well organized, self-directed and effective in executing hands-on leadership.
5. Must have strong writing, communications, and professional interpersonal skills with experience in Microsoft Office applications.

Working with KET has its benefits!

KET offers a creative, engaging work environment with opportunities to collaborate and advance professionally. Additionally, employees are offered paid time off, several health insurance plan selections, and retirement savings options.

The salary will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.