Graduate Assistant Student-Athlete Development

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleGraduate Assistant – Student-Athlete DevelopmentRequisition NumberDU14496Department Name12F00:UKAA - Support ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$15.00 during summer only. During school covers tuition, books, and provides a monthly stipendType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationUndergraduate DegreeRequired Related ExperienceNoneRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsTo be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.ShiftDays, Evenings and WeekendsJob SummaryOversee My New Kentucky Home Ambassador Program and PRO Career Institute professional development workshops, including developing and executing curriculum to prepare student-athlete leaders for leadership and workplace success. Serve as primary contact for all community engagement requests and facilitate opportunities to student-athletes. Serve as UK Athletics liaison to God’s Pantry Food Bank for annual Backpack Program. Assist with Student-Athlete Development programming including but not limited to My New Kentucky Home, Student-Athlete Orientation, MedCats, Civic Engagement Day, National Student-Athlete Day, Financial Education, etc.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesEnthusiastic and flexible, willing to adapt to fast-paced environment. Can take initiative, work independently, and in collaboration with SADV team. Organized and high level of attention to detail. Curious and solution oriented. Excellent written and verbal communication skillsDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceUndergraduate Degree/1-2 yearsDeadline to Apply04/15/2026Our University CommunityWe 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

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1. As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
2. Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation
3. Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?
4. Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
   • Yes
   • No
5. If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A

   (Open Ended Question)

6. I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAAcompliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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