University of Kentucky
Academic Coordinator
🇺🇸
Lexington, KY
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Full-Time
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$44K - $70K
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Other
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May 7th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring an Academic Coordinator. The role requires leading and coordinating academic course scheduling and classroom space management for the College of Business & Economics, managing undergraduate scholarship processes for the Gatton College, supporting student programming logistics, faculty onboarding, and budget reconciliation while ensuring compliance with university policies and accreditation standards.
Highlights
- Lead academic course scheduling and classroom space management within the College of Business & Economics.
- Develop semester scheduling timelines and train departmental administrators.
- Manage undergraduate scholarship application lifecycle and coordinate Scholarship Committee award decisions.
- Act as primary liaison for budget coordination, donor engagement, and scholarship compliance.
- Provide logistical support for student programming and faculty onboarding processes.
- Perform budget and financial reconciliation, including procurement and vendor management.
- Required skills include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Campus Management software, and knowledge of Business degree requirements.
- Minimum qualifications: Master's degree and 3 years of related experience; 6 years preferred.
- Salary range: $43,805–70,075 per year, full-time staff position.
- Department: 8F040:B&E Undergraduate Center, serving College of Business & Economics and the Gatton College undergraduate programs.
Academic Coordinator Full Description
Academic Coordinator
Posting Details
Job Title | Academic Coordinator
Requisition Number | RE54303
Working Title |
Department Name | 8F040:B&E Undergraduate Center
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 44
Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 10 lbs; long periods of sitting; and several hours of CPU exposure.
Shift | Days, and some nights/weekends might be required as needed.
Job Summary
The Undergraduate Resource Center is looking for a high level, professional support staff member that will be responsible for a variety of tasks that require the ability to maintain confidential data, provide high levels of customer service and the flexibility to work in a high demand office while meeting hard deadlines. The position entails comprehensive leadership and coordination of academic course scheduling and classroom space management within the College of Business & Economics. This includes developing semester scheduling timelines, training departmental administrators, and ensuring compliance with university policies. The individual must anticipate and resolve conflicts for specialized student cohorts, audit enforcement of course prerequisites, and maintain compliance with accreditation standards. Additional responsibilities include managing real-time schedule updates and communicating enrollment adjustments effectively to impacted students. In addition to academic scheduling, the role oversees the administration of undergraduate scholarship processes for the Gatton College. This includes managing the scholarship application lifecycle, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and leading the Scholarship Committee through data-informed award decisions. The individual acts as the primary liaison for budget coordination, donor engagement, and compliance with scholarship regulations. They are also responsible for student programming logistical support, faculty onboarding processes, budget and financial reconciliation tasks, such as procurement and vendor management. This multifaceted position requires a blend of strategic oversight, operational accuracy, and strong communication across various administrative and academic functions.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel. Training in Campus Management. Knowledge of Business degree requirements.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | 6 years of experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply | 05/20/2026
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.
Requisition Number | RE54303
Working Title |
Department Name | 8F040:B&E Undergraduate Center
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 44
Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 10 lbs; long periods of sitting; and several hours of CPU exposure.
Shift | Days, and some nights/weekends might be required as needed.
Job Summary
The Undergraduate Resource Center is looking for a high level, professional support staff member that will be responsible for a variety of tasks that require the ability to maintain confidential data, provide high levels of customer service and the flexibility to work in a high demand office while meeting hard deadlines. The position entails comprehensive leadership and coordination of academic course scheduling and classroom space management within the College of Business & Economics. This includes developing semester scheduling timelines, training departmental administrators, and ensuring compliance with university policies. The individual must anticipate and resolve conflicts for specialized student cohorts, audit enforcement of course prerequisites, and maintain compliance with accreditation standards. Additional responsibilities include managing real-time schedule updates and communicating enrollment adjustments effectively to impacted students. In addition to academic scheduling, the role oversees the administration of undergraduate scholarship processes for the Gatton College. This includes managing the scholarship application lifecycle, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and leading the Scholarship Committee through data-informed award decisions. The individual acts as the primary liaison for budget coordination, donor engagement, and compliance with scholarship regulations. They are also responsible for student programming logistical support, faculty onboarding processes, budget and financial reconciliation tasks, such as procurement and vendor management. This multifaceted position requires a blend of strategic oversight, operational accuracy, and strong communication across various administrative and academic functions.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel. Training in Campus Management. Knowledge of Business degree requirements.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | 6 years of experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply | 05/20/2026
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Explain your experience with managing multiple project deadlines at the same time.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe a time when you had to deliver negative news to someone.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of paid work experience do you have in interpreting higher education policies?
- None
- More than 0, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 4 years
- More than 4 years, up through 6 years
- More than 6 years
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have in managing budgets and financial documents?
- None
- More than 0, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 4 years
- More than 4 years, up through 6 years
- More than 6 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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