Academic Coordinator
Location: Lexington, KY
The Department of Agricultural Economics (in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment) is a comprehensive department that serves all of the University’s Land-Grant functions (instruction, research, and outreach).
The person in this position will work with the Director of Graduate Studies to coordinate all aspects of the department’s graduate instructional programs. The individual will also assist with specific tasks related to undergraduate instructional programs (e.g., experiential learning support/administration, coordination of recruitment and alumni relations efforts, and coordination of student travel). Ideal candidates will be responsible, have outstanding organizational and communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky visit http://www.ca.uky.edu/and to find out more about the Agriculture Economics department please visit http://agecon.ca.uky.edu/.
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.
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