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Inside Higher Ed

Student Affairs Officer I

Inside Higher Ed, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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Student Affairs Officer I Department:

8G360:COE Office of Grad Ed and Accreditation

Requisition Number:

RE52329

Location:

Lexington, KY

Salary Range:

$15.83–25.30/hour

Type:

Staff – Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week)

Grade:

41

Required Education:

BA

Preferred Education:

BA + 1 year

Required Experience:

1 year

Shift:

Days, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Physical Requirements:

Sitting/standing for long periods, repetitive motion, effective communication with diverse backgrounds.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities No.

Deadline to Apply 01/04/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, 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.

Work Life Balance 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.

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