Student Affairs Officer III

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The University of Kentucky is hiring a Student Affairs Officer III, titled Director of First-Year Recruitment, in the Center for Student Success of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. This role leads efforts to attract and enroll incoming first-year students by developing and evaluating recruitment strategies, overseeing undergraduate visits, collaborating with various units, and providing leadership for the College Ambassadors program.

Highlights

Lead recruitment efforts for first-year students in in-state and out-of-state territories.
Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment strategies.
Oversee the undergraduate visit experience for prospective students and families.
Collaborate with college units, Enrollment Management, and external partners to strengthen recruitment pipelines and outreach.
Provide leadership for the College Ambassadors program and support youth engagement initiatives.
Proficient in MS Office and some web experience; excellent communication skills required.
Experience in student services, student development, marketing, and/or public relations is expected.
Required qualifications: Master's degree and minimum 3 years of related experience.
Annual salary range: $43,805 to $70,075.
Position is full-time, staff level, primarily daytime hours, with physical demands including standing or sitting for extended periods.

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Job Title	Student Affairs Officer III
Requisition Number	RE53909
Working Title	Director of First-Year Recruitment
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	Standing/sitting for extended periods of time.
Shift	Primarily days.
Job Summary	The Center for Student Success in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment seeks a Director of First-Year Recruitment to lead the college’s efforts to attract and enroll incoming first-year students. This position develops, implements, and evaluates recruitment strategies across in-state and out-of-state territories and oversees the college’s undergraduate visit experience for prospective students and their families. About the Role The Director collaborates with college units, Enrollment Management, and external partners to strengthen recruitment pipelines and expand outreach efforts. The role also provides leadership for the College Ambassadors program and supports youth engagement and leadership initiatives that advance enrollment and student success. 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: Exceptional benefits package. 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 Kentucky Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Office; some web experience; excellent communication skills. Experience working with student services, student development, marketing and/or public relations.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	04/28/2026
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.

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* How many years of experience do you have in development communications in an academic 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, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
* How many years of experience developing academic programs and/or working with student development do you have?
- 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
* Please describe your perspective on student development.
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Job Title	Student Affairs Officer III
Requisition Number	RE53909
Working Title	Director of First-Year Recruitment
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	Standing/sitting for extended periods of time.
Shift	Primarily days.
Job Summary	The Center for Student Success in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment seeks a Director of First-Year Recruitment to lead the college’s efforts to attract and enroll incoming first-year students. This position develops, implements, and evaluates recruitment strategies across in-state and out-of-state territories and oversees the college’s undergraduate visit experience for prospective students and their families. About the Role The Director collaborates with college units, Enrollment Management, and external partners to strengthen recruitment pipelines and expand outreach efforts. The role also provides leadership for the College Ambassadors program and supports youth engagement and leadership initiatives that advance enrollment and student success. 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: Exceptional benefits package. 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 Kentucky Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Office; some web experience; excellent communication skills. Experience working with student services, student development, marketing and/or public relations.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	04/28/2026
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 (*).

* How many years of experience do you have in development communications in an academic 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, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
* How many years of experience developing academic programs and/or working with student development do you have?
- 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
* Please describe your perspective on student development.
(Open Ended Question)

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