Administrative Support Associate I

Job Title
Administrative Support Associate I

Requisition Number
RE53333

Working Title

Department Name
1B530:Student Financial Aid

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
41

Salary Range
$15.83-25.30/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (37.5 hours per week)

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Scholarship Coordinator, the Administrative Support Associate will act as the front line person for students and parents visiting Student Financial Aid with external scholarship questions, documents, or checks. The successful candidate will also be a point of contact for Scholarship and Grant (SAG) forms for the university. Duties will include providing information, receipts, or directions to visitors, as well as be responsible for the data entry and physical documentation of external scholarships; both estimates and payments. The Administrative Support Associate will also prepare the daily check lot/deposit and provides assistance with billing and returning funds to scholarship providers. The person in this position should be able to work efficiently under pressure, prioritize tasks, be detail oriented and be able to solve problems, and maintain a professional composure with difficult clients. In addition, the successful candidate should be able to learn multiple information systems, and work proficiently in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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

Experience with MS Word and MS Excel; attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines; and apply information learned.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Deadline to Apply
03/01/2026

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.