Student Affairs Officer I

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Student Affairs Officer I
• Requisition Number: RE55313
• 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: $/hour
• Type of Position:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  BA
• 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 a broad range of backgrounds and varied professional levels.
• Shift: Typically days; 8:00 am
  -4:30 pm (37.5 hours a week)
• Equivalencies: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./equivalencies
• Final date to receive applications: 08/14/2026

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Student Affairs Officer I to join our team to support graduate student academic success. This position provides direct support to students through managing the administrative affairs of the College of Education's graduate students. This role plays a critical part in fulfilling student requests that comprise a wide range of academic needs and concerns.

You will assist student understanding and compliance on Graduate School policies and procedures through maintaining regular communication with students via individual emails, reminders, and announcements. You will work in cooperation with the Graduate School on behalf of students to streamline communication and to network with the Office of Admission and Recruitment, Finance and Funding, Professional Enhancement, and Academic Services. In addition, this role is vital in providing direct support and advisement to the college's Directors of Graduate Studies.

The team of Student Affairs Officers serves eight Directors of Graduate Studies across six departments.

• Manage, advise, and fulfill the academic administrative needs of the College's graduate students across various academic programs and within multiple departments.
• Contribute administratively to graduate student success from the time of program application through the awarding of degrees.
• Work in cooperation with the Graduate School on behalf of students to assist with and resolve academic needs and concerns.
• Assist students with understanding and complying with Graduate School policies, procedures, and deadlines.
• Provide direct administrative support to several of the college's Directors of Graduate Studies.
• Assist with managing the admissions processes for several programs.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and academic leaders.

• Experience working with students in a higher education or related environment.
• Excellent written, spoken, and interpersonal communication skills.
• An elevated level of attention to detail.
• Strong clerical skills.
• Customer service problem-solving skills.
• The ability to learn, adapt, and comply with changing policies and procedures.
• Time management skills that include the ability to multi-task and prioritize work tasks.
• The ability to work autonomously to bring projects and administrative tasks to completion.
• A high level of organizational skills.
• Intuition through anticipating deadlines and student academic administrative needs.
• A student-centered mindset with a focus on administrative service and support.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, SAP, and Slate.

• Meaningful impact: Play a direct role in supporting the success and well-being of our students
• Career growth: Build skills in higher education administration
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals within the college and the Graduate School.
• Comprehensive benefits: Competitive salary, retirement, healthcare, and development opportunities

The University of Kentucky continues to expand its focus on improving student academic experiences and creating supportive environments for all students throughout their graduate degree programs.

• Assist students with navigating complex policies and procedures.
• Strengthen student satisfaction throughout their degree programs.
• Support student…