Student Affairs Officer

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University of Kentucky is hiring a Student Affairs Officer. The role manages the processing of external scholarships, coordinates with Student Account Services, confirms student enrollment before disbursing funds, resolves issues, and handles returns of funds to donors. The position also processes state-mandated tuition waivers and requires proficiency in multiple information systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Highlights

Manage processing of external scholarships and coordinate with Student Account Services.
Confirm student enrollment prior to scholarship fund disbursement and resolve related issues.
Return funds to donors when students are ineligible or upon donor request.
Work with external scholarship donors, students, and families to complete necessary forms.
Process state-mandated tuition waivers ensuring student eligibility before awarding funds.
Use multiple information systems and work proficiently in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
Position has supervisory responsibilities.
Compensation ranges from $15.83 to $25.30 per hour.
Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, totaling 37.5 hours per week.

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Job Title	Student Affairs Officer
Requisition Number	RE53428
Working Title	External Scholarship Coordinator
Department Name	1B530:Student Financial Aid
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	41
Salary Range	$15.83-25.30/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time; and working on a computer.
Shift	Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (37.5 hours/week).
Job Summary	This position is responsible for the processing of external scholarships. The individual works closely with Student Account Services in the processing of the external scholarship checks received by the university. The individual is responsible for confirming student enrollment prior to the disbursement of external scholarship funds, resolving any issues that may arise and returning funds to scholarship donors when the student is no longer eligible due to the student not enrolling/withdrawing for the term or upon donor request. This position also works with external scholarship donors, students, and families in the completion of forms. This position handles the processing of the state-mandated tuition waivers ensuring the student is eligible for the funds prior to awarding. The person in this position should be able to work efficiently under pressure, prioritize tasks, be detail oriented and be able to solve problems. In addition, the successful candidate should be able to learn multiple information systems, and work proficiently in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Microsoft Office, Effective Communication (written and oral), Organization
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	03/06/2026
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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Job Title	Student Affairs Officer
Requisition Number	RE53428
Working Title	External Scholarship Coordinator
Department Name	1B530:Student Financial Aid
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	41
Salary Range	$15.83-25.30/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting for long periods of time; and working on a computer.
Shift	Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (37.5 hours/week).
Job Summary	This position is responsible for the processing of external scholarships. The individual works closely with Student Account Services in the processing of the external scholarship checks received by the university. The individual is responsible for confirming student enrollment prior to the disbursement of external scholarship funds, resolving any issues that may arise and returning funds to scholarship donors when the student is no longer eligible due to the student not enrolling/withdrawing for the term or upon donor request. This position also works with external scholarship donors, students, and families in the completion of forms. This position handles the processing of the state-mandated tuition waivers ensuring the student is eligible for the funds prior to awarding. The person in this position should be able to work efficiently under pressure, prioritize tasks, be detail oriented and be able to solve problems. In addition, the successful candidate should be able to learn multiple information systems, and work proficiently in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Microsoft Office, Effective Communication (written and oral), Organization
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	03/06/2026
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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