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Job Title
IS Technical Support Specialist III
Requisition Number
RE54213
Working Title
Publications Specialist
Department Name
8Z260: University Registrar
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
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, occasional travel
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk). Observes standard HR defined University holiday schedule.
Job Summary
The Publications Specialist (IS Technical Support Specialist III) serves as a supporting role within the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), providing assistance for all units with regard to publication content. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with University branding and publication standards across all OUR publications. The Publication Specialist is responsible for the accuracy and timely publication of University Catalogs, development of commencement related publications, maintenance of the OUR website, and training end-users on software applications that support curriculum and scheduling. The role fosters staff collaboration, promotes customer service excellence, and contributes to special projects and professional growth initiatives that advance the mission of the Office of the University Registrar.
The successful candidate will have strong analytic skills, strong writing ability, and the ability to learn new skills. Demonstrated technical aptitude, communications, and some customer service experience are strongly preferred.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft 365 (Excel, Forms, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred experience with Adobe InDesign and a content management system (Drupal, WordPress, etc.)
Deadline To Apply
05/06/2026
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.
IS Technical Support Specialist III
Requisition Number
RE54213
Working Title
Publications Specialist
Department Name
8Z260: University Registrar
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
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, occasional travel
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk). Observes standard HR defined University holiday schedule.
Job Summary
The Publications Specialist (IS Technical Support Specialist III) serves as a supporting role within the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), providing assistance for all units with regard to publication content. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with University branding and publication standards across all OUR publications. The Publication Specialist is responsible for the accuracy and timely publication of University Catalogs, development of commencement related publications, maintenance of the OUR website, and training end-users on software applications that support curriculum and scheduling. The role fosters staff collaboration, promotes customer service excellence, and contributes to special projects and professional growth initiatives that advance the mission of the Office of the University Registrar.
The successful candidate will have strong analytic skills, strong writing ability, and the ability to learn new skills. Demonstrated technical aptitude, communications, and some customer service experience are strongly preferred.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft 365 (Excel, Forms, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred experience with Adobe InDesign and a content management system (Drupal, WordPress, etc.)
Deadline To Apply
05/06/2026
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