STEPS Temporary Scholarship Application Readers University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $30 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title STEPS Temporary Scholarship Application Readers Requisition Number TE09522 Department Name 1B520:

Academic Scholarships Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $30.00 Type of Position Temporary Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Bachelors degree Required Related Experience Candidate should have experience working in higher education environment and an understanding of scholarship, admissions, or student support processes Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 ilbs Shift Flexible, a weekly target must be met: 30 hours per week Job Summary Support the undergraduate competitive scholarship selection process during peak admissions cycles through the timely and accurate review of scholarship applications. Apply established review criteria to conduct holistic evaluations, recommend candidates for advancement, and maintain high standards of productivity, consistency, and compliance with university guidelines. Support is needed October 2026 through February 2027, approximately 20 weeks. Work schedule is flexible. An expectation of how many applications must be reviewed on a weekly basis will be established. Within that week, the staff member can review at a time that makes sense for them. 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. This is a multiple positing position .

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities Critical thinking, reasoning, decision-making, ability to learn SAP and Slate Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Experience with financial aid, scholarships, and/or student services in a higher education setting, specifically UK Deadline to Apply 09/30/2026 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.