STEPS-MBA Recruiting Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of Kentucky MBA Center is hiring two Recruiting Assistants to support STEPS-MBA initiatives in Lexington. You will engage prospects and build relationships, represent the program's value proposition, and facilitate inquiry-to-application steps through outreach, support, and events designed to nurture the funnel.

You will maintain records in Salesforce CRM, coordinate with current students to support recruiting activities, and collaborate with departments to ensure a smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in recruitment, fundraising or sales preferred
• Strong communication and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Prospect engagement

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

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

The MBA Center will be hiring 2 individuals to help with the following:

• 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

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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.

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter