STEPS Temporary Scholarship Application Readers

Job Title
STEPS Temporary Scholarship Application Readers

Requisition Number
TE09522

Department Name
1B520:Academic Scholarships

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$30.00

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

Bachelors degree

Required Related Experience

Candidate should have experience working in higher education environment and an understanding of scholarship, admissions, or student support processes

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 ilbs

Shift

Flexible, a weekly target must be met: 30 hours per week

Job Summary

Support the undergraduate competitive scholarship selection process during peak admissions cycles through the timely and accurate review of scholarship applications. Apply established review criteria to conduct holistic evaluations, recommend candidates for advancement, and maintain high standards of productivity, consistency, and compliance with university guidelines. Support is needed October 2026 through February 2027, approximately 20 weeks. Work schedule is flexible. An expectation of how many applications must be reviewed on a weekly basis will be established. Within that week, the staff member can review at a time that makes sense for them.

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.

This is a multi-hire posting.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Critical thinking, reasoning, decision-making, ability to learn SAP and Slate

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience with financial aid, scholarships, and/or student services in a higher education setting, specifically UK

Deadline to Apply
09/30/2026

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.