Student Program Specialist Senior

Student Program Specialist Senior

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Job Title  | Student Program Specialist Senior
Requisition Number  | RE54112
Working Title  | Senior Specialist for Student Governance
Department Name  | 1B430:Student Organizations and Activities
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 45
Salary Range  | $47,278-78,000/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  | 4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None

Physical Requirements  | Primarily office setting with frequent movement relative to student life and related meetings i.e. walking frequently on and off campus. Working in venues for special events. Occasional lifting and moving related to special event production.
Shift  | 8:00 am-5:00 pm; 40 hours and Evening and Weekend commitments are typical.

Job Summary  | The Office of Student Organizations and Activities (SOA) is committed to a mission of inspiring students to explore the opportunities at UK through the building of skills, relationships, experiences, and interests to make a real-world impact.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Student Program Specialist to join our team and work with student leaders facilitating innovative programs and resources. This role works closely with students on a day-to-day basis supporting their leadership development and growth in their role, helping them navigate processes and procedures, and providing opportunities for them to support the broader University of Kentucky community. The Senior Specialist for Student Governance position portfolio currently includes but is not limited to: Co-advising and supporting the Student Government Association (SGA) through the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches Co-advising and supporting the Graduate Student Congress (GSC) through the executive team and additional organizational structures Directly advising and supporting students in programs, events, and service delivery for many campus constituents and student advocacy. Advisory facilitation and oversight of daily operations of SGA, GSC, and other sponsored student organizations including but not limited to: Financial administration of primary student fee funds Event planning details and logistics Ensuring the organization is meeting compliance standards when executing processes and procedures as laid out in SGA codes, constitution, University policy and procedure, Kentucky state law, and federal law. Creating, delivering, and overseeing the execution of leadership and professional development trainings Working knowledge of SGA and/or sponsored student organization: governing codes, constitutions, applicable UK Administrative Regulations and Governing Regulations, Roberts Rules of Order, and all applicable Kentucky and federal laws and federal law and processes in order to help support SGA and other sponsored student organizations student leaders in navigating these policies and procedures as they relate to University of Kentucky and University of Kentucky shared governance.  Overseeing, managing, and supporting the execution honors and awards processes in the fall and spring semester, including for the Lead Blue ceremony. Be a proactive team member within the Office of Student Organizations and Activities by supporting operations around projects such as but not limited to: SOA Summit SOA Workshops Lead Blue Ceremony SOA Committees SOA Programming and Large Events Volunteering with collaborative campus partners Coordinate and deliver student leadership recognition, training, and development programs including workshops, campus wide events and state-wide initiatives. Create and maintain campus partnerships and collaborations. Implementation of assessment strategies for SGA, GSC, sponsored student organizations and SOA programs to inform program and service delivery efforts institutionally. Leadership education support for registered student organizations and student engagement are key elements of student development and are consistent with the unit, divisional, and university strategic plans.
Due to the nature of the work associated with this role, occasional night and weekend coverage may be necessary.
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  | Advising, leadership development, program/event experience, governance, strategic leadership.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience  | Masters in Higher Education Administration/College Student Personnel or related field with 1-3 years related experience in student personnel/student affairs working with student governance, leadership development, and student programming.

Driver’s license preferred.
Deadline to Apply  | 05/12/2026
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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