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Sr Manager, Academic Ops and Enrollment in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleSr Manager, Academic Ops and Enrollment
Requisition NumberRE54500
Working TitleSenior Manager of Academic Operations and Enrollment
Department Name8W100:Martin School of Public Administration
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level47
Salary Range$57,158-94,286/year
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Driver’s License
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time, lifting up to25 lbs: Travel both in-state and sometimes regionally. Incumbent may be required to operate a motor vehicle as part of official job duties and must maintain a valid driver’s license and meet University requirements for authorized drivers, if driving a vehicle is required.
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm primarily, with some evening and weekends required for events, and travel
Job Summary
The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration invites applications for a Senior Manager of Academic Operations and Enrollment to support graduate enrollment and academic operations in a collaborative, missiondriven environment.

This role leads graduate recruitment processes for programs in the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration and the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce. In addition, the Senior Manager oversees key academic operations for the Martin School, helping ensure a seamless experience from prospective student engagement through matriculation.

The Senior Manager works closely with faculty leadership and university partners to align enrollment strategy, communications, and processes, with a focus on improving recruitment effectiveness and student yield. The position also serves as a primary point of contact for coordination with the University of Kentucky’s Office of Student Success on enrollment strategy, communications, and yieldrelated efforts across both graduate and undergraduate programs.
This is a highimpact role for a candidate interested in strengthening enrollment outcomes, improving administrative processes, and supporting nationally recognized graduate programs in a dynamic, teamoriented setting.

This is a highimpact role for a candidate interested in strengthening enrollment outcomes, improving administrative processes, and supporting nationally recognized graduate programs in a dynamic, teamoriented setting.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience in academic operations, student advising, graduate enrollment management, recruitment, student services, or academic administration within higher education.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and centralized administrative units.Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
MPA, MPP or related master’s degree preferred
Deadline to Apply06/03/2026
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 (*).

  1. * Describe your experience in providing leadership and coordination for academic operations, including advising workflows, academic calendars, milestone tracking, degree progress coordination, and student-facing academic processes in a University setting.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Provide an example of how you have supported or led graduate recruitment efforts, including outreach, events, and stakeholder engagement (faculty, students, alumni). How have you used application, admission, or yield data to inform recruitment strategies and improve enrollment outcomes?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Can you describe a time when you worked closely with academic leadership or student affairs teams to analyze enrollment data and use that data to inform strategic decisions?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Please select the option that best represents your number of full years paid, full-time, employment experience in admissions, recruitment, administration, and/or student services. * If you have part-time work experience that you want to include, please refer to the following to determine your credit of full years of related employment experience:35+ hours worked per week = full credit for time worked28-34 hours worked per week = 75% credit for time worked18-27 hours worked per week = 50% credit for time worked9-17 hours worked per week = 25% credit for time worked< 9 hours worked per week = no credit given for time worked
    • None
    • Some, but less than one full year of employment listed above.
    • At least 1 full year but less than 2 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 2 full years but less than 3 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 3 full years but less than 4 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 4 full years but less than 5 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 5 full years but less than 6 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 6 full years but less than 7 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 7 full years but less than 8 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 8 full years but less than 9 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 9 full years but less than 10 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 10 full years but less than 11 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 11 full years but less than 12 years of employment listed above.
    • At least 12 full years or more of employment listed above.
  5. * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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