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Form of workStudent Affairs Support Associate
Requisition Number:RE43637
Department Name:8W300:Graduate School
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:42
Salary Range:$17.24-27.59/hour
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:AA
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Required Related Experience:4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:None.
Physical Requirements:Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.
Repetitive motion.
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary:The Graduate School is seeking a Student Affairs Support Associate. The Student Affairs Support Associate will assist the Graduate School in various tasks, including: evaluating student files for the purpose of scheduling final and qualifying exams; approving doctoral advisory committees and approving any committee modifications; communicating with directors of graduate studies regarding potential deficiencies and resolve issues related to the administration of each exam, as required and maintain program reference materials related to degree requirements.
Other duties will include monitoring progress towards completion of degree requirements; oversee student files of all degree candidates; certify the completion of degree requirements and reviewing formatting requirements for dissertations and thesis prior to acceptance and publication. The Student Affairs Support Associate will also review electronic thesis and dissertations for format and satisfaction of technical requirements and will cooperate with university archives for proper archiving and maintenance of ETD guidelines.
Must have excellent planning and organizing skills and exhibit dependability and
attention to detail. Must be able to work independently as well as in the team
concept. Should have excellent communication skills in addition to customer service
orientation. MS Word, MS Excel, general computer fluency and database
maintenance skills are necessary.
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Deadline to Apply:02/08/2024
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
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.
