Student Program Specialist

Job Title
Student Program Specialist


Requisition Number
RE51675


Working Title
Student Organizations Coordinator


Department Name
1B430:Student Organizations and Activities


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
43


Salary Range
$39,894-63,814/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MA




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

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



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (40 hours/week)



Job Summary

The Office of Student Organizations and Activities is searching for a detail-oriented individual to provide support for the University of Kentucky student organizations community of 700+ student organizations.



The Coordinator for Student Organizations is responsible for the annual registration of all Registered Student Organizations – for returning and new organizations. This position creates and implements comprehensive training materials and in-person and online resources to support student organizations that include but are not limited to: organization management, leadership, and BBNvolved usage. The Coordinator for Student Organizations plans and executes campus-wide involvement fairs throughout the academic year.



Additional responsibilities include database management of the Office of Student Organizations and Activities’ online registration system and general organization outreach and consultation.



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

Organization, Attention to details, critical thinking, oral and written communication, collaboration



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in higher education, student development, community leadership development



Deadline to Apply
10/08/2025


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.