STEPS-MBA Recruiting Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky invites applications for the STEPS-MBA Recruiting Assistant position in Lexington, KY. This temporary, full-time role is based at the MBA Center and involves engaging prospects, representing the program, guiding inquiries to applications, and maintaining Salesforce records.

Required education is a Bachelor's degree with experience in recruitment, fundraising, or sales. Some nights/weekends may be required; deadline to apply is 10/04/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, fundraising or sales.
• Bachelor's degree required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospect engagement and relationship building.
• Representing the programs and communicating the value proposition.
• Facilitate inquiry-to-application processes through outreach, support and events.
• Maintain records in Salesforce CRM.
• Coordinate with current students to support recruiting activities.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title STEPS-MBA Recruiting Assistant

Requisition Number TE09515

Department Name 8F060:MBA Center

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range $35.00 per hour

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education Bachelors

Required Related Experience Experience in recruitment, fundraising or sales

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Physical Requirements Long periods of sitting, ability to communicate effectively across all platforms, good interpersonal communication skills

Shift Days, some nights/weekends when needed

Job Summary

• Prospect engagement and relationship building
• Representing the program(s) and value proposition communication
• Inquiry to application facilitation, including outreach, support, and events to facilitate the funnel
• Maintaining records in Salesforce CRM
• Coordinate with existing students to support recruiting activities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience Bachelors

Deadline to Apply 10/04/2026

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.