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STEPS Student Engagement Coordinator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Lexington, KY 🕑 Temporary 💰 $22 - $25 per Hour 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ May 12th, 2026
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University of Kentucky is hiring a STEPS Student Engagement Coordinator. The coordinator leads the implementation of the Office of Student Experience & Engagement's initiatives by planning programs and events, coordinating marketing and communications, and supporting academic and orientation programs to enhance student experiences throughout their educational journey.

Highlights
  • Coordinate high-quality student-facing programs and experiences across the entire student cycle
  • Manage program and event planning, marketing and communications, and alumni and stakeholder coordination
  • Support workforce and career readiness, interprofessional education, academic honor societies, and orientation programs
  • Required skills include excellent oral and written communication, customer service experience, and strong interpersonal abilities
  • Must have a BA degree and at least 3 years of related experience
  • Requires a valid driver's license
  • Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 50 lbs and extended computer workstation use
  • Salary range is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour for this full-time temporary position
  • Work schedule is Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm with possible additional hours and hybrid work potential
  • Employer is committed to equal opportunity and requires background checks and drug screening as part of hiring

STEPS Student Engagement Coordinator Full Description

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title STEPS Student Engagement Coordinator
Requisition Number TE09318
Department Name 8T110:College of Social Work
Work Location Lexington, KY (hybrid potential)
Salary Range $22.00 - $25.00/hour
Type of Position Temporary
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Required Related Experience
3 years related experience
Required License/Registration/Certification
Driver’s License
Physical Requirements
Occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; Occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing)
Shift
Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm; additional hours may be required based on departmental need.
Position will primarily be located on-site with potential for a hybrid opportunity.
Job Summary
The  STEPS Student Engagement Coordinator serves as the primary implementer of the Office of Student Experience & Engagement’s (SEE) initiatives, to provide high-quality student-facing programming and experiences across the entire student cycle.
This role is responsible for program coordination and ensuring that SEE initiatives are delivered in a way that is timely, accessible, and aligned with student needs across modalities and populations. The Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining continuity of the student experience by operationalizing key touchpoints throughout the student journey.

Key Functions:
  • Program & Event Planning
  • Marketing & Communications Coordination
  • Alumni & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Workforce & Career Readiness and Interprofessional Education (IPE)
  • Academic Honor Societies Administration
  • Academic & Orientation Program Support
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience in customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
  • Experience working in student affairs or in education
  • Social media or marketing experience
  • 5+ years related experience
Deadline to Apply 05/31/2026
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 (*).

  1. * Please select the response that best describes your full years of paid, full-time employment experience in student affairs or student services.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years, up through 10 years
    • More than 10 years
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in customer service?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
    • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 4 years
    • More than 4 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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