University of Kentucky
Student Affairs Officer III
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ October 4th, 2025
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- Manage and oversee nursing scholarship organization and application review processes.
- Develop annual evaluation plans for scholarship effectiveness and recommend process improvements.
- Coordinate transfer student awarding within the Scholarship Office.
- Provide administrative support and assist in undergraduate recruitment events on and off campus.
- Required skills include proficiency in MS Windows, Excel, Scholarship Universe, public speaking, critical thinking, and strong interpersonal communication with diverse audiences.
- Salary range is $43,805 to $70,075 per year, full-time staff position.
- Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of related experience; preferred experience includes scholarship administration, advising, recruitment, and financial aid administration.
- Ability to travel with potential overnight stays and some weekend work.
- Responsible for collaborative work with Office of Student Financial Aid Services, Enrollment Management, and College of Nursing Administration.
- No supervisory responsibilities; physical demands include long periods of sitting/standing and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Student Affairs Officer III Full Description
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| Job Title | Student Affairs Officer III |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE51146 |
| Working Title | Coordinator of Nursing Scholarships and Recruitment |
| Department Name | 1B520:Academic Scholarships |
| 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 | Long periods of sitting and/or standing. Travel required with overnight stays and potential weekends. Lifting, pushing or pulling of up to 50 lbs. |
| Shift | Monday through Friday; 8:00 am to 5: 00 pm; will be the regular schedule. Travel may involve overnight stays with some weekends. |
| Job Summary | The Student Affairs Officer III will, in collaboration with Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFAS) leadership, Enrollment Management leadership and the College of Nursing Administration, work as the College of Nursing’s Recruitment/Scholarship Coordinator to effectively recruit nursing students and administer the application review and selection process of all undergraduate nursing scholarship awards. This position will be the primary contact for all Nursing Scholarships within OSFAS and will work very closely with scholarship committees within the College of Nursing to ensure the timely review and awarding of all nursing scholarships. As a member of the Scholarship Office, this position will support the administration of all undergraduate scholarship programs, namely transfer scholarships, and assist in different means to support the office to award and renew scholarships. Job duties include scholarship organization and oversight, development of an annual plan to evaluate the scholarship process to determine effectiveness, make recommendations for adjustments as necessary, coordinate transfer student awarding within the Scholarship Office as well as provide administrative support. Assist with undergraduate recruitment at a variety of on and office campus recruitment events. 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 | MS Windows, Excel, Scholarship Universe, critical thinking, public speaking, interpersonal skills both written and verbal with multiple audiences (students, parents) designing, planning, organizing, marketing, detail-oriented, collaborative with related departments, creativity, customer service |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Master’s degree preferred, experience in scholarship administration, advising, recruitment, financial aid administration and/or related experience. Driver’s License preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/23/2025 |
| 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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