Administrative Staff Officer II

Job Title
Administrative Staff Officer II


Requisition Number
RE51854


Working Title
Grant, Endowment, and Scholarship Services Lead


Department Name
1B000: Student Success Administration


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


BA




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

Sitting at workstation for extended periods of time; repetitive motions typical of desk work; prolonged screen time.






Shift

40 hours per week; Mostly Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but there may be some evenings and weekends.





Job Summary

The Endowment, Scholarship, and Grant Services Lead serves as a resource to the Student Success Philanthropy Director and Student Success Financial Business Officer, and unit leadership to provide recommendations, guidance and oversight related to available endowment and private gift resources, funding options, and EGATS implementation plans based upon thorough analysis of all variables. Monitors grant funding awarded to Student Success internal and external funders. Advise Student Success staff with proposal development, prepare proposal budgets in compliance with sponsor and university policies, prepare a variety of sponsor forms. The position monitors the scholarship award process through SAG form review and approval. The position is actively engaged in forecasting and support of ongoing initiatives. Responsible for the effective and efficient operation of Student Success endowment and gift analytics and compliance with University-mandated internal controls, works with other operational leaders to advise on matters concerning internal controls, fiscal planning, and HR strategy. This position demands critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and a commitment to shared governance, as evidenced by consistent performance under challenging circumstances and tight deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a commitment to professional ethics, and a strong analytic background are key to success in this position.

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

Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, SAP, and knowledge of UK business procedures, policies, and regulations.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/08/2025


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.