Positions: Hiring motivated higher education professionals experienced in supporting Menth Health initiatives.
Commitment: Up to ten hours per month. Contract Dates: Oct. 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Location: Remote work; must have a Kentucky workstation.
Travel: Will be invited to attend in-person convenings at Kentucky postsecondary institutions.
Compensation: $50/hr.
Priority deadline for application: Sept. 20, 2025

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience in mental health, well-being, and other behavioral interventions to support student success.
• Experience convening stakeholders to solve challenges.
• Experience with partnership development and relationship building with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong ability to lead complex projects.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience leading professional learning initiatives.
• Strong skills in facilitation and collaborative action.
• Master’s degree in higher education administration or relevant field preferred.

• Support the implementation of Kentucky’s statewide strategy to improve mental health of postsecondary students, staff, and faculty.
• Manage projects and coordinate with consultants and national partners to advance strategy goals.
• Co-facilitate the Mental Health Community of Practice to share effective practices across institutions.
• Plan and deliver convenings, trainings, and professional development for faculty, staff, and campus leaders.
• Build engagement with campuses and community partners to strengthen mental health supports.
• Use data and research to identify best practices and inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as liaison across academic departments, student services, and other stakeholders to coordinate initiatives.
• Participate in statewide convenings and events to support strategy implementation and knowledge sharing.