Job TitleFaculty Resource Coordinator SeniorRequisition NumberRE51167Working TitleDirector of HR and Faculty ResourcesDepartment Name7E000:College of NursingWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level46Salary Range$52,021-85,800/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
This position will be sitting mostly.
Shift
8:00 am-5:00 pm; Monday-Friday.
Job Summary
The College of Nursing is seeking a driven and experienced Director of HR and Faculty Resources to lead and manage all aspects of faculty and staff human resources operations. This key leadership role oversees the faculty life cycle—including appointment, promotion, tenure, performance reviews, and compliance—while also administering HR life-cycle functions for college staff.
The Director is responsible for coordinating complex processes such as faculty hiring, annual and tenure reviews, onboarding, and reappointments. They serve as the main liaison for faculty and staff personnel actions, ensuring compliance with University, Provost, and accreditation (SACS-COC) policies. The role also manages performance evaluations, guides departmental leadership on HR policy, and supports faculty and staff development and mentoring programs.
This position plays a critical role in supporting college leadership through data reporting, policy development, and communication of HR regulations and procedures. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a deep understanding of academic personnel systems, and a commitment to supporting faculty and staff excellence.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Faculty Database, FES, Payroll, MS Office, and HR.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experience
SAP payroll experience.
Deadline to Apply08/17/2025Our 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.
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.
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