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University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleCollege Staff OfficerRequisition NumberRE52483Working TitleDepartment Name8E000:College of Arts & SciencesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level44Salary Range$43,805-70,075/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; and walking across campus.ShiftMonday Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends based on unit needs.Job SummaryThe College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a College Staff Officer to support the Dean's Office and the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement. This position provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for Faculty Affairs, serving as the primary lead for key faculty processes, including the annual Faculty Merit Evaluation and Review (FMER) and promotion and tenure (P&T) cycles. The role also provides confidential senior-level support on faculty grievances, appointments, professorships, administrative appointments, and related Faculty Affairs matters.

Additional responsibilities include managing faculty processes such as sabbaticals and leaves, progress reviews, administrative appointments, distribution of effort agreements, and faculty awards, as well as supporting process improvement efforts across Faculty Advancement functions. The College Staff Officer maintains faculty records and communications, ensures compliance with university policies, and supports special projects and events for the Dean's Office.

The position ensures consistent office operations by drafting correspondence, editing reports, coordinating meetings and travel, and serving as a liaison with faculty, college leadership, and campus partners. Success in this role requires strong organizational and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple complex priorities while fostering effective working relationships across the university.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesAbility to develop strong working relationships with individuals across the organization to
include advising, communication, and regulatory compliance. Must possess strong
analysis and judgementDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceExperience with Faculty records managementDeadline to Apply01/14/2026Our 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.

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