Student Affairs Officer

Job Title
Student Affairs Officer

Requisition Number
RE53428

Working Title
External Scholarship Coordinator

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

BA

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Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; and working on a computer.

Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (37.5 hours/week).

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the processing of external scholarships. The individual works closely with Student Account Services in the processing of the external scholarship checks received by the university. The individual is responsible for confirming student enrollment prior to the disbursement of external scholarship funds, resolving any issues that may arise and returning funds to scholarship donors when the student is no longer eligible due to the student not enrolling/withdrawing for the term or upon donor request. This position also works with external scholarship donors, students, and families in the completion of forms. This position handles the processing of the state-mandated tuition waivers ensuring the student is eligible for the funds prior to awarding. The person in this position should be able to work efficiently under pressure, prioritize tasks, be detail oriented and be able to solve problems. 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

Microsoft Office, Effective Communication (written and oral), Organization

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
03/06/2026

Our University Community

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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.