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Some lifting, pushing and/or pulling objects, sitting at a desk and repetitive motion.

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (with some intermittent evenings and weekends)

In consultation with the Associate Dean for Admissions and the admissions committee, this position will aid in maintaining effective and compliant protocols/policy for the admissions process.

This position will train all interviewers as well as maintain knowledge of current Admissions trends. This position will also visit regional campuses regularly to appraise admissions processes on those campuses.

The individual will be responsible for implementing a state-wide recruitment program, organizing recruitment on UK campus, counsel applicants, and educate premedical advisors.

In addition, the individual will supervise two office staff members directly. Indirect supervision of admissions officers at regional campuses is required as well. Lastly, the person will be the system administrator for office software system.

This position will serve as the primary liaison with Association of American Medical Colleges and educating all admissions personnel annually of updates.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Oral communication skills, public speaking, initiative, confidentiality, organization, multicultural competence, travel, counseling, professional attitude, judgment, written communication skills, initiative, planning, organization, analytics.

It is preferred that the candidate have a Master’s degree with five years of experience but applicants with other degrees will be considered with equivalent years of related work experience.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.