Student Affairs Officer III

Job Title
Student Affairs Officer III


Requisition Number
RE51299


Working Title
Scholarship Coordinator


Department Name
1B520:Academic Scholarships


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MA




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Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Long periods of sitting and/or standing. Travel required with overnight stays and potential weekends. Lifting, pushing or pulling of up to 50 lbs.



Shift

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm will be the regular schedule. Travel may involve overnight stays with some weekends.



Job Summary

As the Scholarship Coordinator, the individual plays a central role in shaping and supporting the institution’s undergraduate scholarship programs. They oversee the full award cycle, from application to disbursement, ensuring eligibility verification, award administration, and seamless coordination with scholarship committees, the business office, and philanthropy partners. They maintain a robust scholarship database, generate insightful reports, and uphold compliance with all endowment and gift agreements.

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.

Multiple positions available.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, Excel, Scholarship Universe, critical thinking, public speaking, interpersonal skills both written and verbal with multiple audiences (students, parents) designing, planning, organizing, marketing, detail-oriented, collaborative with related departments, creativity, customer service.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree preferred, experience in scholarship administration, advising, recruitment, financial aid administration and/or related experience.

Driver’s License preferred.



Deadline to Apply
08/28/2025


Our University Community

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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.