Director of Gatton Student Center
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleDirector of Gatton Student CenterRequisition NumberRE55234Working TitleDepartment Name3DH40:Aux Services - Student CenterWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level50Salary Range$83,283-141,565/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMAClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience7 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsLift, push, pull up to 50 lbs, sit for extended periods of timeShiftMonday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ; as exempt employee required to work additional hours as needed to meet departmental needsJob SummaryThe University of Kentucky’s Gatton Student Center is seeking a dynamic Director to uphold and advance its reputation as a world-class facility known for exceptional customer service and high-quality operations. This role plays a key part in elevating the University’s national profile and directly supports student retention, success, and overall experience. The Director oversees the comprehensive management of the 438,000-square-foot Gatton Student Center, including fiscal responsibility for a $15 million annual budget.This position provides strategic leadership in human resources, supervises all Gatton Student Center staff, and ensures the delivery of programs that enrich student life and promote holistic development. The Director also advises on regulatory, and policy matters, leads strategic planning and capital project oversight for both the Gatton Student Center and associated facilities, and fosters collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to support contractual agreements and university initiatives.
What You Will Bring
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing large, complex facilities, student centers, or comparable multi-functional operations.
- Strong knowledge of budget management, strategic planning, facilities operations, organizational leadership, and project management.
- Experience leading large teams with a commitment to staff development, employee engagement, and organizational excellence.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across broad stakeholder groups.
- Proven ability to develop strategic initiatives, manage complex operations, and lead organizational change.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Experience managing capital projects, operational planning, and contractual relationships while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
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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- * Please describe your experience in the following areas as they relate to managing a multi-functional facility: providing strategic leadership and oversight of both human and capital resources, delivering excellent experiences for students and community members, ensuring operational compliance, developing, coordinating, and supervising capital improvement or renovation projects.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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