STEPS Program Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington seeks a STEPS Program Coordinator to provide administrative, operational, and student engagement support for the Lewis Honors College Honors Pathway Programs. This role coordinates student leadership initiatives, co-curricular programming, admissions processes, and program assessment while ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of pathway activities.

The coordinator will work closely with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and campus partners to

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in higher education, student affairs, program coordination, event planning, or project management.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and events simultaneously; experience with Microsoft Office Suite and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, operational, and student engagement support for the Lewis Honors College Honors Pathway Programs.
• Coordinate student leadership initiatives and co-curricular programming, admissions processes, and program assessment.
• Ensure the effective day-to-day operation of pathway activities.

Skills

Higher Education

Student Affairs

Program Coordination

Event Planning

Project Management

Multi-Project Coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Database / SIS

Job description

Two (2) years of related experience in higher education, student affairs, program coordination, event planning, project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Long Periods of Sitting, Ability to communicate effectively across all platforms

Shift

Days, some nights/weekends as needed

Job Summary

The STEPS Program Coordinator provides administrative, operational, and student engagement support for the Lewis Honors College Honors Pathway Programs. This position is responsible for coordinating student leadership initiatives, co-curricular programming, admissions processes, and program assessment while ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of pathway activities. The coordinator works closely with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and campus partners to deliver high-quality educational experiences that support leadership development, professional growth, and student success.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Higher education, student affairs, program coordination, event planning, project management, coordinating multiple projects and events simultaneously, communication, Microsoft Office Suite and database or student information systems.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Two (2) or more years of related experience in higher education, student affairs, program coordination, event planning, project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience coordinating multiple projects and events simultaneously. Experience working with students, faculty, staff, or community partners. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and database or student information systems.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/08/2026

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.