Overview
Job Title:
Student Organization/Activity Assoc Dir
Requisition Number:
RE53016
Working Title:
Associate Director for Major Campus Programming
Department Name:
1B430: Student Organizations and Activities
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level:
46
Salary Range:
$52,021-85,800/year
Type Of Position:
Staff
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education:
MA
Required Related Experience:
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting for long periods of time. Performing repetitive motion tasks. Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs. Effective communication.
Shift:
Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm; some weekends and evenings required.
Job Summary The Office of Student Organizations and Activities is searching for an enthusiastic and student focused professional to serve as the Associate Director for Major Campus Programming. This role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and vision for university-wide student engagement initiatives, including high-impact events, integrated involvement programs, and campus-wide collaborations. This role oversees the planning, execution, and assessment of major programs while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, fiscal responsibility, and consistent messaging. Serving as a key leader within the Office of Student Organizations and Activities, the position manages complex operations, supervises professional staff and extensive student leadership portfolios, and supports the training and development of hundreds of student leaders. Through cross-campus partnerships, data-informed decision-making, and innovative engagement strategies, the Assistant Director advances student success, strengthens community connection, and ensures accessible, high-quality involvement experiences for all students. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge and application of student development theory; student engagement/retention applications; college student advisement in a co-curricular setting; leadership supervision, fiscal management, programming, and risk management protocols/practices.
Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Qualifications
Preferred Education/Experience: Prefer Master’s degree in Student Personnel/Student Affairs, and five years working with student event planning, student advisement, or campus programming. Driver’s License – preferred.
Deadline To Apply 02/15/2026
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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Student Organization/Activity Assoc Dir
Requisition Number:
RE53016
Working Title:
Associate Director for Major Campus Programming
Department Name:
1B430: Student Organizations and Activities
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level:
46
Salary Range:
$52,021-85,800/year
Type Of Position:
Staff
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education:
MA
Required Related Experience:
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:
None.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting for long periods of time. Performing repetitive motion tasks. Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs. Effective communication.
Shift:
Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm; some weekends and evenings required.
Job Summary The Office of Student Organizations and Activities is searching for an enthusiastic and student focused professional to serve as the Associate Director for Major Campus Programming. This role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and vision for university-wide student engagement initiatives, including high-impact events, integrated involvement programs, and campus-wide collaborations. This role oversees the planning, execution, and assessment of major programs while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, fiscal responsibility, and consistent messaging. Serving as a key leader within the Office of Student Organizations and Activities, the position manages complex operations, supervises professional staff and extensive student leadership portfolios, and supports the training and development of hundreds of student leaders. Through cross-campus partnerships, data-informed decision-making, and innovative engagement strategies, the Assistant Director advances student success, strengthens community connection, and ensures accessible, high-quality involvement experiences for all students. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Knowledge and application of student development theory; student engagement/retention applications; college student advisement in a co-curricular setting; leadership supervision, fiscal management, programming, and risk management protocols/practices.
Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Qualifications
Preferred Education/Experience: Prefer Master’s degree in Student Personnel/Student Affairs, and five years working with student event planning, student advisement, or campus programming. Driver’s License – preferred.
Deadline To Apply 02/15/2026
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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