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Job Title Student Program Specialist Senior Requisition Number RE38230 Working Title First-Generation Scholar Living Learning Program Coordinator Department Name 1B220:Student Community Resources and Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $46,342-76,461/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification None
Physical Requirements Sitting for extended periods of time, repetitive motion tasks; may require lifting or carrying objects up to 20 lbs. Job related travel.
Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; occasional evenings and weekends
Job Summary With approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of each incoming first-year cohort being comprised of first-generation students, this position is critical in providing outreach and services to First-Generation students. This position will complement the work being done by the advising team within Student Community Resources and Services and will serve as the primary leader and liaison for the First-Generation Scholar Living Learning Program ( LLP) (freshmen and sophomore). In addition to guiding the work within the LLP, this position also serves as program advisor for these students, with engagement beginning pre-matriculation. This position will serve not only as the only First-Generation Scholar LLP administrator and program advisor but will work with first-generation scholarship recipients who are required to enter the LLP. Services provided by this position are critical to aid in the retention and degree completion for first-generation students. In addition to working in conjunction with colleagues within Student Community Resources and Services, this position will collaborate with the Colleges, Financial Aid, Transformative Learning, Major Exploratory Associates, and many other services and resources to assist in developing campus-wide programming and persistence techniques in advising. Per our values, the Office for Student Success operates through a lens of equity. By doing so, we recognize our shared responsibility of contributing to an equitable and just experience for our students and colleagues.
The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability.
Communication, Advising, Planning, Analysis, Collaboration, Coordinating
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 02/20/2023 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.
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.
