Academic Coordinator

Job Title
Academic Coordinator

Requisition Number
RE54303

Working Title
Graduation Certification Officer

Department Name
8F040:B&E Undergraduate Center

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

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 10 lbs; long periods of sitting; and several hours of CPU exposure.

Shift

Days, and some nights/weekends might be required as needed.

Job Summary

The Undergraduate Resource Center is looking for a high level, professional support staff member that will be responsible for a variety of tasks that require the ability to maintain confidential data, provide high levels of customer service and the flexibility to work in a high demand office while meeting hard deadlines.

Responsibilities include:

• completing senior checks for all degree applicants and communicating to each student their status
• ensuring APEX reports reflect accurate information and process exception requests if appropriate
• analyzing end of term degree requirements and processing degree certifications each semester
• generating an honors report for each B&E student for graduation purposes and submitting to Registrar’s Office
• meeting with students who have questions or concerns about graduation
• maintaining URC and LLP department budget and keeping accurate and up-to-date records
• generating monthly ledgers to reconcile purchases charged to each account
• maintaining and reconciling the office procurement card and purchases according to University standards
• serving as the Gatton College Scholarship Manager and serving as secondary front desk receptionist

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both a face to face an online format. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing student enrollment on UK’s campus, reaching over 4,000 students in Fall 2022. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business.”

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel. Training in Campus Management. Knowledge of Business degree requirements.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

6 years of experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
05/15/2026

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