Job no:496604 Position type:Full-time Location:Elizabethtown, KY Division/Equivalent: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College School/Unit: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College Categories:Staff
College:Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
Campus Location:Elizabethtown CTC
Department: Operations
Total Rewards
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:
Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
Vacation/Sick Time
Work-Life Balance
9.5 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
ECTC is seeking a Chief Operations Officer to manage on-site and in person the non-academic administrative units of the college, which may include but are not limited to facilities, capital projects development and implementation, information technology, auxiliary services, and safety in compliance with KCTCS, state, and other governing policies.
Job Duties:
• Serves as a member of the Chancellor’s leadership team, providing input on the development and implementation of college priorities and initiatives. • Provides leadership, policy direction, and general oversight to staff in the operational unit. • Builds and manages high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation. • Assist the Chancellor in developing and strengthening community partnerships. • Provides strong on-campus leadership for the college in developing a shared vision and creating, refining, and implementing the college’s strategic plan. • Ensures implementation of the operating procedures of each unit in accordance with the KCTCS policies and procedures, rules of the appropriate academic senate, rules of the college, and other applicable regulations. • Is knowledgeable of all KCTCS policies and procedures and responds appropriately to operational issues. • Consults with management on day-to-day financial and operational issues to maintain effective communication among all units. • Oversee campus safety, security, and emergency preparedness and lead the campus Crisis Management Team. • Builds and manages high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation. • Evaluates operations, identifies campus inefficiencies, and implements improvements to streamline workflows and reduce costs. • Ensures the optimal use of campus facilities and equipment, including the effective assignment and management of classrooms, offices, and shared spaces to support institutional priorities. • Assures legal compliance with laws, Minger/Clery Acts, Environmental Health & Safety Assessment, and Emergency Operations Plan. • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Position Requirements:
Education: Typically requires an advanced degree (Master’s, PhD, etc.) or the highest directly-applicable professional certification or equivalency. Five years of related supervisory experience and experience leading multiple departments within an organization.
Successful Candidates should Demonstrate:
• Commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community and technical college • Knowledge and ability to provide visionary leadership. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others and demonstrate team spirit. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Effective conflict management skills. • Personal and professional integrity.
Position is open until filled, the review begins August 3, 2026.
To apply please visit: https://careers.kctcs.edu/Elizabethtown
KCTCS/ECTC is an equal-opportunity employer and educational institution.