Student Affairs Officer III

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

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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.