University of Kentucky
Program Coordinator II
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Other
🗓️ October 21st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Program Coordinator II. The role involves planning, developing, and delivering programming that encourages pedagogical innovation, supporting the Faculty Initiatives for Education, Learning, and Discovery (FIELD) unit, assessing FIELD activities, supervising student assistants, and managing day-to-day operations of the unit.
Highlights
- Plan, develop, and deliver engaging programming promoting pedagogical innovation.
- Contribute to the assessment of FIELD activities.
- Provide supervision and guidance to student assistants.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the FIELD unit.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; skilled in web-based software.
- Strong research, writing, organizational, and project management abilities required.
- Required education: Master's degree (MA).
- Minimum 3 years of related experience; preferred 2-3 years working with college students, instructors, and faculty.
- Salary range: $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
- Department: Center for Student Success, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Program Coordinator II Full Description
Program Coordinator II
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Program Coordinator II
Requisition Number | RE52030
Working Title | FIELD Program Coordinator
Department Name | 81022:Center for Student Success
Work Location | Lexington, 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 | Lift objects up to 40 pounds; be able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time; be able to sit for extended periods of time
Shift | Typically, Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, however hours are flexible.
Job Summary | Program Coordinator – Faculty Initiatives for Education, Learning, and Discovery (FIELD)
Center for Student Success | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | University of Kentucky
The Center for Student Success in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Program Coordinator to support the work of our Faculty Initiatives for Education, Learning, and Discovery (FIELD) unit.
About FIELD:
FIELD is a vibrant and multifaceted unit dedicated to advancing student success through innovative teaching and curriculum design. Our mission is to inspire and empower faculty, instructional staff, and students to explore new approaches to learning and discovery.
About the Role:
The Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting FIELD’s programs and initiatives—helping to plan, develop, and deliver engaging programming that promotes pedagogical innovation and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. This position also contributes to the assessment of FIELD activities, provides supervision and guidance to student assistants, and ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of the unit.
We’re looking for someone who brings strong research, writing, organizational, and project management skills, and who thrives in a collaborative, creative environment focused on making a difference in higher education.
Why Join Us?
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:
A formal mentoring program to support your professional development Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with KentuckyJoin us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact.
For additional information on Plant and Soil Sciences please click here. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Extremely well organized with excellent follow-through ability. Effectively manage multiple tasks and competing priorities; experience in advising or teaching of students/adults on pedagogical topics; experience in program assessment; ability to collaborate cross-functionally and to interface effectively with students, faculty, staff, and university administrators; ability to embrace and drive change and to organize and manage multiple priorities, programs, and projects, both independently and in a team; proficient in the use of web-based software. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required; must demonstrate effective oral and written communication, program planning, presentation, and computer skills; ability to establish rapport and relate well to students, faculty, staff, and administrators; willingness to work collaboratively with academic units; service-oriented approach; careful attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with college students, instructors, and faculty; prefer experience in college/university teaching.
Deadline to Apply | 11/09/2025
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.
Requisition Number | RE52030
Working Title | FIELD Program Coordinator
Department Name | 81022:Center for Student Success
Work Location | Lexington, 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 | Lift objects up to 40 pounds; be able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time; be able to sit for extended periods of time
Shift | Typically, Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, however hours are flexible.
Job Summary | Program Coordinator – Faculty Initiatives for Education, Learning, and Discovery (FIELD)
Center for Student Success | Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | University of Kentucky
The Center for Student Success in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Program Coordinator to support the work of our Faculty Initiatives for Education, Learning, and Discovery (FIELD) unit.
About FIELD:
FIELD is a vibrant and multifaceted unit dedicated to advancing student success through innovative teaching and curriculum design. Our mission is to inspire and empower faculty, instructional staff, and students to explore new approaches to learning and discovery.
About the Role:
The Program Coordinator plays a key role in supporting FIELD’s programs and initiatives—helping to plan, develop, and deliver engaging programming that promotes pedagogical innovation and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. This position also contributes to the assessment of FIELD activities, provides supervision and guidance to student assistants, and ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of the unit.
We’re looking for someone who brings strong research, writing, organizational, and project management skills, and who thrives in a collaborative, creative environment focused on making a difference in higher education.
Why Join Us?
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:
A formal mentoring program to support your professional development Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with KentuckyJoin us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact.
For additional information on Plant and Soil Sciences please click here. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Extremely well organized with excellent follow-through ability. Effectively manage multiple tasks and competing priorities; experience in advising or teaching of students/adults on pedagogical topics; experience in program assessment; ability to collaborate cross-functionally and to interface effectively with students, faculty, staff, and university administrators; ability to embrace and drive change and to organize and manage multiple priorities, programs, and projects, both independently and in a team; proficient in the use of web-based software. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required; must demonstrate effective oral and written communication, program planning, presentation, and computer skills; ability to establish rapport and relate well to students, faculty, staff, and administrators; willingness to work collaboratively with academic units; service-oriented approach; careful attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working with college students, instructors, and faculty; prefer experience in college/university teaching.
Deadline to Apply | 11/09/2025
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.
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