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.
The AVP will report to the Vice President for Student Success and will guide the University's global strategy, advance a comprehensive approach to internationalization, and oversee the University of Kentucky International Center (UKIC)—the institution's hub for global programs, partnerships, and services.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a cohesive international strategy
- Strengthen and expand global partnerships
- Oversee international student and scholar services
- Support international recruitment and enrollment efforts
- 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
- Ensure excellence in compliance, risk management, and operational effectiveness across all global initiatives
Requirements
- 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 preferred
- A doctorate or other terminal degree is preferred
Qualifications
- Globally experienced
- Culturally adept
- Capable of navigating an increasingly complex international landscape with strategic insight and operational excellence
Skills
- Strategic thinking and vision
- Collaborative leadership
- International relations and diplomacy
- Academic and administrative management
- Compliance and risk management
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Health and wellness benefits
Pay
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the individual and the University.
Contact Information
To apply, submit a résumé and a letter of interest addressing the responsibilities, requirements, and expectations described in the Leadership Profile, submitted by August 5, 2026. Applications should be submitted through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to WittKieffer consultants Robert Springall and Roxana Woudstra at rwoudstra@wittkieffer.com.