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University of Kentucky

Student Affairs Officer III

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $70K

💻 Other

🗓️ July 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Student Affairs Officer III. This role involves collaborating with the Director of Recruitment to develop and implement a strategic recruiting plan for the engineering program, engaging with prospective students through various communications, and coordinating recruitment events with frequent travel outside Kentucky.

Highlights
  • Develop strategic recruiting plans using research and data analysis.
  • Visit high schools in select states outside Kentucky to recruit students.
  • Schedule personal, virtual meetings and events for prospective students.
  • Create and assist in the development of recruiting materials.
  • Communicate regularly with prospective students and families via phone, email, virtual, and in-person interactions.
  • Plan, coordinate, and attend recruitment and outreach events throughout the year.
  • Requires frequent travel outside Kentucky.
  • Must have 3 years of related experience and a Master’s degree.
  • Salary range: $43,805 - $70,075 per year.
  • Physical requirement includes lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.

Student Affairs Officer III Full Description

Student Affairs Officer III

Job Title  | Student Affairs Officer III
Requisition Number  | RE50840
Working Title  | Engineering Recruiter
Department Name  | 8H003:ENGINEERING STUDENT SERVICES
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  | Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift  | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday; and Evenings and weekends as required.

Job Summary 
The UK Pigman College of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated professional to work with the Director of Recruitment to utilize research and data analysis from our program to develop a strategic recruiting plan which will include visiting high schools in select states outside Kentucky, schedule personal meetings with visiting students, schedule virtual meetings and events for prospective students, assist in the development of high-quality recruiting materials, and develop new initiatives to attract eligible freshmen and transfer students to the engineering program. The individual must communicate frequently with prospective students and families via phone, email, virtual and in-person interactions. The selected candidate will plan, coordinate, and attend recruitment and outreach events directed at potential students throughout the year. Frequent travel outside Kentucky is required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  |
Deadline to Apply  | 07/21/2025

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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. * How many years of experience do you have in student recruitment in a University setting? 
    • 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
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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