Student Organization/Activity Assoc Dir
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Associate Director for Major Campus Programming
The Office of Student Organizations and Activities is seeking a 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.
The Associate Director oversees the planning, execution, and assessment of major programs while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, fiscal responsibility, and consistent messaging. This key leadership 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 Associate Director advances student success, strengthens community connection, and ensures accessible, high‑quality involvement experiences for all students.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge and application of student development theory
Student engagement and retention applications
College student advisement in a co‑curricular setting
Leadership supervision, fiscal management, programming, and risk management protocols and practices
Preferred Education / Experience
Master’s degree in Student Personnel/Student Affairs
Five years working with student event planning, student advisement, or campus programming
Driver’s License – preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Kentucky 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.
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The Associate Director oversees the planning, execution, and assessment of major programs while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, fiscal responsibility, and consistent messaging. This key leadership 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 Associate Director advances student success, strengthens community connection, and ensures accessible, high‑quality involvement experiences for all students.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge and application of student development theory
Student engagement and retention applications
College student advisement in a co‑curricular setting
Leadership supervision, fiscal management, programming, and risk management protocols and practices
Preferred Education / Experience
Master’s degree in Student Personnel/Student Affairs
Five years working with student event planning, student advisement, or campus programming
Driver’s License – preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Kentucky 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.
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