Senior Program Specialist

Summary

Student Organization Advisor I

Job Title - Student Organization Advisor I

Working Title - Senior Program Specialist

Department Name - Martin Luther King JR Center

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 44

Salary Range - $44,678-71,469/year

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - MA

Required Related Experience - 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - None

Physical Requirements - General sitting, walking around campus for meetings and events, performing repetitive motion tasks, effective communication, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Shift - 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Summary - The MLK Center is seeking a Senior Program Specialist who under the supervision of the Director, will help to implement programs and campus-wide initiatives. Responsibilities include operational administration of the Martin Luther King Center to include supervising students and resources; track and monitor program budgets, serve on work teams, committees and special projects; oversee event management, assessment and programs; help to develop curriculum, coordinate, and present co-curricular initiatives in collaboration with academic units; serve as staff advisor for select student organizations; and collaborate and network with campus departments, community partners and universities and colleges in the state and region to raise awareness of programs, increase recruitment and retention. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - MS Windows, MS Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, database

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - Prefer master's degree with 3 years related paid work experience in student affairs or supervision. Preferred degree in Student Affairs or Higher Education. Familiarity with other languages.

Deadline to Apply - 10/12/2026

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, 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.

Job Description

Student Organization Advisor I

Job Title - Student Organization Advisor I

Working Title - Senior Program Specialist

Department Name - Martin Luther King JR Center

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 44

Salary Range - $44,678-71,469/year

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - MA

Required Related Experience - 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - None

Physical Requirements - General sitting, walking around campus for meetings and events, performing repetitive motion tasks, effective communication, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Shift - 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Summary - The MLK Center is seeking a Senior Program Specialist who under the supervision of the Director, will help to implement programs and campus-wide initiatives. Responsibilities include operational administration of the Martin Luther King Center to include supervising students and resources; track and monitor program budgets, serve on work teams, committees and special projects; oversee event management, assessment and programs; help to develop curriculum, coordinate, and present co-curricular initiatives in collaboration with academic units; serve as staff advisor for select student organizations; and collaborate and network with campus departments, community partners and universities and colleges in the state and region to raise awareness of programs, increase recruitment and retention. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - MS Windows, MS Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, database

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - Prefer master's degree with 3 years related paid work experience in student affairs or supervision. Preferred degree in Student Affairs or Higher Education. Familiarity with other languages.

Deadline to Apply - 10/12/2026

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, 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.