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Job Title
College Staff Officer
Requisition Number
RE52483
Department Name
8E000:College of Arts & Sciences
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
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; and walking across campus.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends based on unit needs.
Job Summary
The 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 / Abilities
Ability to develop strong working relationships with individuals across the organization to
include advising, communication, and regulatory compliance. Must possess strong
analysis and judgement
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with Faculty records management
Deadline To Apply
01/14/2026
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.
College Staff Officer
Requisition Number
RE52483
Department Name
8E000:College of Arts & Sciences
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
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; and walking across campus.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends based on unit needs.
Job Summary
The 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 / Abilities
Ability to develop strong working relationships with individuals across the organization to
include advising, communication, and regulatory compliance. Must possess strong
analysis and judgement
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience with Faculty records management
Deadline To Apply
01/14/2026
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.
Salary : $43,805 - $70,075