Job Title
AVP for Global Engagement
Requisition Number
RE54969
Working Title
Associate VP for Global Engagement
Department Name
1B001:UK International Center
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
00
Salary Range
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
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Required Related Experience
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Typically Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The executive search firm of WittKeefer has been selected to recruit for this position. To be considered, you must complete the UK application and apply to the specific requisition and contact Rob Springhall and Roxana Woudstra at WittKeefer at rwoudstra@wittkieffer.com.
The Associate Vice President serves as the university’s senior institutional leader for global engagement. The role combines strategic vision with operational leadership, ensuring that efforts are cohesive, effective, and aligned with institutional priorities. The AVP for Global Engagement is responsible for advancing a comprehensive institutional strategy for internationalization, leading the strategy, operations, and performance of the UK International Center, serving as the university’s principal advisor on global engagement, and integrating internationalization into student success, enrollment strategy, and institutional impact. The AVP will act as both a strategic architect and operational leader, ensuring that global engagement efforts are aligned, effective, and sustainable.
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
Teams, Outlook, Excel, Tableau.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
The successful candidate will possess an advanced degree and at least ten years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in student services management or a closely aligned field. Experience in a comprehensive university with an international student population is also strongly preferred. While not required, a doctorate or other terminal degree is preferred. In addition, the new AVP will need a demonstrated commitment to student success and significant experience allocating and managing resources and supervising staff.
Deadline to Apply
08/11/2026
Our University Community
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