University of Kentucky
Student Affairs Support Associate
🇺🇸
Lexington, KY
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$17 - $28
per Hour
💻
Academic Advising
🗓️
January 31st, 2026
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University of Kentucky is hiring a Student Affairs Support Associate. The role involves evaluating student files for exam scheduling, approving doctoral committees, communicating with graduate studies directors to resolve exam-related issues, monitoring degree progress, certifying degree completion, and reviewing theses and dissertations for formatting and technical requirements.
Highlights
- Evaluate student files to schedule final and qualifying exams and approve doctoral advisory committees and modifications.
- Communicate with directors of graduate studies about deficiencies and resolve exam administration issues.
- Monitor progress toward degree completion and oversee student files for all degree candidates.
- Certify completion of degree requirements and review formatting of dissertations and theses before acceptance and publication.
- Review electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) for formatting and technical compliance and coordinate with university archives for proper archiving and maintenance of ETD guidelines.
- Required skills include excellent planning, organizing, communication, customer service orientation, and proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, general computer use, and database maintenance.
- Requires an Associate's Degree (AA) and four years of related experience.
- Position is full-time, staff level, with a pay range of $17.41 to $27.87 per hour.
- Reports to the University Registrar department; no supervisory responsibilities.
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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| Job Title | Student Affairs Support Associate |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53088 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 8Z260: University Registrar |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 42 |
| Salary Range | $17.41-27.87/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | AA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 4 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting at the Computer for long periods of time. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours/week). |
| Job Summary | Evaluate student files for purpose of scheduling final and qualifying exams; approve doctoral advisory committee and approve any committee modifications; communicate with directors of graduate studies regarding potential deficiencies and resolve issues related to the administration of each exam, as required; maintain program reference materials related to degree requirements. Monitor progress towards completion of degree requirements; oversee student files of all degree candidates; certify completion of degree requirements; reviews formatting requirements for dissertations and thesis prior to acceptance and publication. Review electronic thesis and dissertations for format and satisfaction of technical requirements; cooperate with university archives for proper archiving: and maintenance of ETD guidelines. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Must have excellent planning and organizing skills and exhibit dependability and attention to detail. Must be able to work independently as well as in the team concept. Should have excellent communication skills in addition to customer service orientation. MS Word, MS Excel, general computer fluency and database maintenance skills are necessary. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/09/2026 |
| 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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