Student Affairs Officer I

Job Title
Student Affairs Officer I

Requisition Number
RE52329

Working Title
COE Academic Team Member

Department Name
8G360:COE Office of Grad Ed and Accreditation

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 and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels.

Shift

Typically days; 8:00 am -4:30 pm
(37.5 hours a week)

Job Summary

Manage, advise, and fulfill the academic needs of the College’s graduate students across a diversity of academic programs and within two departments. Provide ongoing support for several hundred graduate students each semester. Provide direct administrative support to two of the College’s Directors of Graduate Studies. Contribute to the college’s Academic Team to provide excellent administrative service to students, faculty, staff, and academic leaders. Oversee and manage the admissions processes for two departments. Contribute to graduate student success from the time of program application through the awarding of degrees. Foster an atmosphere that promotes professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility and is conducive to student success and satisfaction.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Office, excellent communication, customer service, and multi-tasking skills. Highly organized, able to prioritize, and a self-starter.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BA + 1 year

Deadline to Apply
01/04/2026

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