Job TitleTalent Manager/PhilanthropyRequisition NumberRE51313Working TitleDepartment Name14000:Office Of PhilanthropyWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level44Salary Range$43,805-70,075/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting long periods of time, performing repetitive motion task, ability to travel across campus, and off campus, to meet with various constituent groups and staff members.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours/week). Occasional evening hours may be needed to support workload demands and project needs.
Job Summary
As the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (PAE) Talent Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the employee experience across UK PAE. Reporting to the Professional Development Manager, you will help bring structure, consistency, and innovation to how we grow, support, and retain our team of professionals. From coordinating internal engagement initiatives and professional development programming to managing data systems and improving operational workflows, this role is designed for someone who thrives on turning good ideas into well-executed programs. You’ll support strategic initiatives like competency frameworks, internal recognition campaigns, and onboarding enhancements—while also handling the day-to-day details that make talent management work at scale. You’ll collaborate closely with HR/Payroll and serve as a trained backup to ensure continuity in operations. Your work will directly impact our team’s ability to recruit strong candidates, build clear career pathways, and foster a culture of growth, belonging, and high performance. This is an ideal role for someone with a desire to serve and support others while having a passion for organization, continuous improvement, and creating meaningful moments that help people feel seen, supported, and successful in their work.
The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mutual Respect, Mission Driven, Innovation and Transparency.
By applying for a position within UK PAE, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share these values in order to be part of our committed team!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, MS Office Suite, knowledge of best practices for talent development, knowledge of HR policies and procedures
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Education/Certifications: SHRM, CPTD, CPTM, GCDF or other talent development or HR related credentials.
Experience: organizational development, training, talent/career development, and/or human resources
Deadline to Apply09/01/2025Our University Community
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