Associate Vice President for Global Engagement

About the role

The University of Kentucky (UK) seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered strategic leader to serve as its next Associate Vice President for Global Engagement (AVP).

As UK's senior international officer, the AVP will provide visionary and operational leadership for global engagement, ensuring alignment with the University's priorities related to student success, research excellence, and institutional impact.

Responsibilities

• Guide the University's global strategy, advance a comprehensive approach to internationalization, and oversee the University of Kentucky International Center (UKIC).
• Oversee international student and scholar services, support international recruitment and enrollment efforts, and advance global learning, research collaboration, and health initiatives.
• Serve as a principal advisor to University leaders on global trends, geopolitical dynamics, and emerging opportunities in international education.
• Represent UK in national and international forums, manage complex global partnerships, and ensure excellence in compliance, risk management, and operational effectiveness across all global initiatives.

Requirements

• A highly collaborative enterprise, UKIC partners closely across campus to deliver high-impact global programs and support international students, faculty, and staff.
• The Center advances compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement while expanding global learning opportunities.
• The successful candidate will possess an advanced degree and at least ten years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in student services management or a closely aligned field.
• Experience in a comprehensive university with an international student population is also strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• A leader who is globally experienced, culturally adept, and capable of navigating an increasingly complex international landscape with strategic insight and operational excellence.