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Posted August 08, 2026

Academic Coordinator

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 286349770

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job Title Academic Coordinator
Requisition Number RE55373
Working Title
Department Name 8N000:College of Design
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 44
Salary Range $44,678-71,469/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

MA
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Required Related Experience

3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lift up to 50 pounds.
Shift
Monday through Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary
Help Shape the Academic Experience for Design Students

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Academic Coordinator to support the academic operations of the College of Design.

This role serves as a key resource for course scheduling, academic administration, student support initiatives, event coordination, and compliance activities. Working closely with faculty, program leadership, Student Success, and university partners, the successful candidate will help ensure academic programs operate efficiently while supporting a positive student experience.

What You’ll Do
  • Manage course scheduling and classroom assignments across all College of Design programs
  • Create and maintain course sections, instructor assignments, enrollment capacities, and scheduling data in university systems
  • Coordinate with academic leadership to resolve scheduling conflicts and support curriculum implementation
  • Support studio placements, enrollment adjustments, curriculum workflows, and scholarship administration
  • Serve as a resource for faculty navigating academic processes and curriculum approval systems
  • Coordinate college-wide student events, including K-Week, Graduate Student Orientation, Commencement, and the Design Career Fair
  • Assist faculty with accommodation workflows and monitor academic compliance deadlines
  • Maintain records and reporting needed for accreditation and academic planning efforts


What You’ll Bring
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills
  • Ability to manage detailed information and multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with administrative systems, databases, and reporting tools
  • Commitment to student service and collaborative problem-solving
  • Ability to interpret policies and apply them consistently in a dynamic academic environment

Minimum Requirements
  • Master’s degree
  • 3 years of related experience

What’s In It for You
  • Meaningful impact: Support academic programs that directly shape the student experience
  • Dynamic work: Contribute to scheduling, curriculum support, scholarship administration, and student programming
  • Professional growth: Build expertise in higher education administration and academic operations
  • Hybrid flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval
  • Collaborative environment: Partner with faculty, students, and colleagues across the university
  • UK’s Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?
As academic programs continue to evolve and student needs become increasingly complex, effective coordination is critical to ensuring a seamless educational experience. This position plays a central role in connecting academic planning, student support, and operational execution across the College of Design.

You’ll join a team where your organization, attention to detail, and commitment to student success will help support innovative programs and create opportunities for students to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience with course scheduling and event management software a plus.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 08/27/2026
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.


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