Student Affairs Officer I

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University of Kentucky is hiring a Student Affairs Officer I to manage and advise graduate students in two departments within the College, supporting several hundred students each semester and providing administrative assistance to Directors of Graduate Studies. The role entails overseeing admissions processes, contributing to student success throughout their academic journey, and supporting the academic team in delivering service to students, faculty, staff, and leaders.

Highlights

Manage academic needs and advise graduate students across multiple programs.
Provide administrative support to two Directors of Graduate Studies.
Oversee and manage admissions processes for two departments.
Collaborate with the College's Academic Team to serve students, faculty, and staff.
Utilize MS Office and demonstrate strong communication, customer service, and multitasking skills.
Support several hundred graduate students each semester.
Position is full-time staff role with salary range $15.83 to $25.30 per hour.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
No supervisory responsibilities are included.
Operate typical work hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 37.5 hours per week.

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Job Title	Student Affairs Officer I
Requisition Number	RE52329
Working Title	COE Academic Team Member
Department Name	8G360:COE Office of Grad Ed and Accreditation
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 and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels.
Shift	Typically days; 8:00 am -4:30 pm (37.5 hours a week)
Job Summary	Manage, advise, and fulfill the academic needs of the College’s graduate students across a diversity of academic programs and within two departments. Provide ongoing support for several hundred graduate students each semester. Provide direct administrative support to two of the College’s Directors of Graduate Studies. Contribute to the college’s Academic Team to provide excellent administrative service to students, faculty, staff, and academic leaders. Oversee and manage the admissions processes for two departments. Contribute to graduate student success from the time of program application through the awarding of degrees. Foster an atmosphere that promotes professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility and is conducive to student success and satisfaction.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Office, excellent communication, customer service, and multi-tasking skills. Highly organized, able to prioritize, and a self-starter.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	BA + 1 year
Deadline to Apply	12/01/2025
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 I
Requisition Number	RE52329
Working Title	COE Academic Team Member
Department Name	8G360:COE Office of Grad Ed and Accreditation
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 and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels.
Shift	Typically days; 8:00 am -4:30 pm (37.5 hours a week)
Job Summary	Manage, advise, and fulfill the academic needs of the College’s graduate students across a diversity of academic programs and within two departments. Provide ongoing support for several hundred graduate students each semester. Provide direct administrative support to two of the College’s Directors of Graduate Studies. Contribute to the college’s Academic Team to provide excellent administrative service to students, faculty, staff, and academic leaders. Oversee and manage the admissions processes for two departments. Contribute to graduate student success from the time of program application through the awarding of degrees. Foster an atmosphere that promotes professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility and is conducive to student success and satisfaction.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	MS Office, excellent communication, customer service, and multi-tasking skills. Highly organized, able to prioritize, and a self-starter.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	BA + 1 year
Deadline to Apply	12/01/2025
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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* Please describe your experience working in student services and/or customer service.
(Open Ended Question)
* How would a previous supervisor or colleague describe your customer service skills?
(Open Ended Question)

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Resume
Cover Letter

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Student Affairs Officer I

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