University of Kentucky
Academic Administrative Coordinator
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Lexington, KY
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Full-Time
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$47K - $78K
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Other
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January 30th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Kentucky is hiring an Academic Administrative Coordinator to serve as the Director for the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship (PRISM). The role involves developing and leading career and professional development training, collaborating across university units to enhance postdoctoral success, promoting postdoc achievements, and fostering a cohesive postdoctoral community.
Highlights
- Develop and lead career and professional development training for postdoctoral scholars and fellows.
- Collaborate with university departments and units to advance initiatives supporting postdoc success.
- Promote achievements of postdoctoral researchers and their mentors.
- Foster a collaborative and integrated postdoc community across the university.
- Supervisory responsibilities included.
- Required education: Master's degree; Ph.D. preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience required.
- Salary range from $47,278 to $78,000 per year.
- Working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Position within the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Academic Administrative Coordinator Full Description
Academic Administrative Coordinator
Posting Details
Job Title | Academic Administrative Coordinator
Requisition Number | RE53082
Working Title | Director for the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship (PRISM)
Department Name | 40100:VP of Research
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 45
Salary Range | $47,278-78,000/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 | Possible lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 30 lbs.
Shift | Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky (UK) Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking a Director for the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship (PRISM). PRISM is dedicated to empowering the next generation of researchers, innovators, scholars and mentors by enhancing the postdoctoral experience and offering programming to prepare postdoctoral scholars and fellows (hereafter, postdocs) for impactful careers in academia, industry, government and beyond. The Director is responsible for developing and leading career and professional development training, collaborating with units across the University to advance initiatives to enhance postdoc success, promoting the achievements of postdocs and their mentors, and fostering a collaborative and integrated postdoc community.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Ph.D.
Deadline to Apply | 02/26/2026
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.
Requisition Number | RE53082
Working Title | Director for the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship (PRISM)
Department Name | 40100:VP of Research
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 45
Salary Range | $47,278-78,000/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 | Possible lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 30 lbs.
Shift | Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky (UK) Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking a Director for the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship (PRISM). PRISM is dedicated to empowering the next generation of researchers, innovators, scholars and mentors by enhancing the postdoctoral experience and offering programming to prepare postdoctoral scholars and fellows (hereafter, postdocs) for impactful careers in academia, industry, government and beyond. The Director is responsible for developing and leading career and professional development training, collaborating with units across the University to advance initiatives to enhance postdoc success, promoting the achievements of postdocs and their mentors, and fostering a collaborative and integrated postdoc community.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Ph.D.
Deadline to Apply | 02/26/2026
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 (*).
- * Which best represents your experience working with graduate students/postdocs.?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Which best represents your experience developing workshops & training programs?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Which best represents your experience in student recruitment and retention?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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