STEPS-MBA Recruiting Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's MBA Center is hiring two individuals to support recruitment activities for its programs. You will engage potential students, communicate the value proposition, facilitate inquiries to applications, and help coordinate events to build the recruitment funnel.

Responsibilities include maintaining records in Salesforce CRM and coordinating with current students to support recruiting efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, fundraising or sales is relevant.

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

Experience in recruitment, fundraising

Job description

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

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/02/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Which best represents your experience in student recruitment and retention?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Describe previous experience you have regarding student recruitment and retention.

  (Open Ended Question)