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Disability Program Administrator I

🇺🇸 Frankfort, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $70K

💻 Administrator

🗓️ October 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Disability Program Administrator I. This role serves as a Training Development Specialist responsible for coordinating with the Kentucky Division of Child Care to support professional development and regulatory compliance, developing and evaluating training materials, and facilitating communication among state agencies to align training goals.

Highlights
  • Lead development and evaluation of training materials including multimedia presentations and vendor courses
  • Coordinate professional development efforts with the Kentucky Division of Child Care
  • Ensure regulatory compliance for licensed and certified child care providers
  • Facilitate collaboration among state agencies and partners
  • Participate in cross-agency work groups to standardize training delivery
  • Apply knowledge of Kentucky child care regulations
  • Required software skills include Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Compensation range: $43,805 - $70,075 per year
  • Required qualifications: Master's degree and 3 years of related experience
  • Department: Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute, Kentucky’s Center on Disability

Disability Program Administrator I Full Description

Disability Program Administrator I
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Disability Program Administrator I
Requisition Number  | RE52029
Working Title  | Training Development Specialist
Department Name  | 40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo
Work Location  | Frankfort, KY
Grade Level  | 44
Salary Range  | $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None.
Physical Requirements  | While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.

Shift  | Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Job Summary  | The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky’s Center on Disability.

HDI is seeking to fill a Disability Program Administrator I position. This position will serve as a Training Development Specialist and will work as state liaison with the Kentucky Division of Child Care through the Child Care Network Services project.

The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinate with the Division of Child Care to support professional development efforts and ensure regulatory compliance for license and certified child care providers. Lead development and evaluation of training materials, including multimedia presentations and vendor-provided courses. Facilitate communication and collaboration among state agencies and partners to align professional development goals. Participate in cross-agency work groups to ensure consistency in training standards and delivery. Apply knowledge of Kentucky child care regulations and strong organizational, presentation, and partnership-building skills. 
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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Early childhood knowledge, training best practices, knowledge of state regulations for child care, Word, and PowerPoint.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | Early Childhood preferred.
Deadline to Apply  | 10/27/2025
Our University Community  | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Describe your experience leading professional development efforts related to early childhood. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Describe your experience related to KY state regulations. 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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