Graduate Assistant Student-Athlete DevelopmentUniversity of Kentucky
Job Summary
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Graduate Assistant – Student-Athlete Development |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU14496 |
| Department Name | 12F00:UKAA - Support Services |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $15.00 during summer only. During school covers tuition, books, and provides a monthly stipend |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | Undergraduate Degree |
| Required Related Experience | None |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs. |
| Shift | Days, Evenings and Weekends |
| Job Summary | Oversee My New Kentucky Home Ambassador Program and PRO Career Institute professional development workshops, including developing and executing curriculum to prepare student-athlete leaders for leadership and workplace success. Serve as primary contact for all community engagement requests and facilitate opportunities to student-athletes. Serve as UK Athletics liaison to God’s Pantry Food Bank for annual Backpack Program. Assist with Student-Athlete Development programming including but not limited to My New Kentucky Home, Student-Athlete Orientation, MedCats, Civic Engagement Day, National Student-Athlete Day, Financial Education, etc. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Enthusiastic and flexible, willing to adapt to fast-paced environment. Can take initiative, work independently, and in collaboration with SADV team. Organized and high level of attention to detail. Curious and solution oriented. Excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Undergraduate Degree/1-2 years |
| Deadline to Apply | 04/15/2026 |
| 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. |
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- As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
- Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation
- Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?
- Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
- Yes
- No
- If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A
(Open Ended Question)
- I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAAcompliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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