Student Program Specialist

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky SAB Coordinator within the Office of Student Organizations and Activities (SOA) serves as the primary advisor for the Student Activities Board and a key contributor to campus engagement efforts. This position provides leadership, guidance, and operational support to student leaders as they plan, implement, and assess a wide range of campus programs, events, and traditions.

Compensation: $40,685 – $65,083 per year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA) required.
• 1 year of related experience required.
• Skills in student advising, event planning, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on event planning, risk management, budgeting, and contract negotiation.
• Guide student leaders on marketing, organizational operations, and leadership development.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures for campus programming.
• Collaborate with campus partners, vendors, and student organizations on programs.
• Support major campus programming initiatives and departmental assessment efforts.

Skills

Student advising

Event planning

Project management

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The Student Activities Board (SAB) Coordinator within the Office of Student Organizations and Activities (SOA) serves as the primary advisor for the Student Activities Board and a key contributor to campus engagement efforts. This position provides leadership, guidance, and operational support to student leaders as they plan, implement, and assess a wide range of campus programs, events, and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on event planning, risk management, budgeting, and contract negotiation.
• Guide student leaders on marketing, organizational operations, and leadership development.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures for campus programming.
• Collaborate with campus partners, vendors, and student organizations on programs.
• Support major campus programming initiatives and departmental assessment efforts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MA) required.
• 1 year of required related experience.
• Skills in student advising, event planning, and project management.

Compensation: $40,685 – $65,083 per year. Full-Time Staff position in Lexington, KY, with occasional night and weekend coverage.