Student Program Specialist Senior
Inside Higher Ed, Lexington, KY, United States
Job Title
Senior Specialist for Student Governance
Role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Student Program Specialist to join our team and work with student leaders facilitating innovative programs and resources. This role works closely with students on a day-to‑day basis supporting their leadership development and growth in their role, helping them navigate processes and procedures, and providing opportunities for them to support the broader University of Kentucky community.
Co‑advising and supporting the Student Government Association (SGA) through the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches
Co‑advising and supporting the Graduate Student Congress (GSC) through the executive team and additional organizational structures
Directly advising and supporting students in programs, events, and service delivery for many campus constituents and student advocacy
Advisory facilitation and oversight of daily operations of SGA, GSC, and other sponsored student organizations, including:
Financial administration of primary student fee funds
Event planning details and logistics
Ensuring the organization meets compliance standards when executing processes and procedures as laid out in SGA codes, constitution, University policy and procedure, Kentucky state law, and federal law
Creating, delivering, and overseeing leadership and professional development trainings
Working knowledge of SGA and/or sponsored student organization governing codes, constitutions, applicable UK Administrative Regulations, Roberts Rules of Order, and all applicable Kentucky and federal laws to support student leaders in navigating these policies
Overseeing, managing, and supporting the execution of honors and awards processes in the fall and spring semester, including for the Lead Blue ceremony
Be a proactive team member within the Office of Student Organizations and Activities by supporting operations around projects such as:
SOA Summit
SOA Workshops
Lead Blue Ceremony
SOA Committees
SOA Programming and Large Events
Volunteering with collaborative campus partners
Coordinate and deliver student leadership recognition, training, and development programs including workshops, campus wide events, and state‑wide initiatives
Create and maintain campus partnerships and collaborations
Implementation of assessment strategies for SGA, GSC, sponsored student organizations and SOA programs to inform program and service delivery efforts institutionally
Leadership education support for registered student organizations and student engagement are key elements of student development and align with the unit, divisional, and university strategic plans
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Advising, leadership development, program and event experience, governance, strategic leadership.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes
Qualifications
Master’s degree (MA) in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or related field
4 years of related experience in student governance, leadership development, and student programming
1–3 years of experience working with student governance, leadership development, and student programming (preferred)
Driver’s license preferred
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, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Senior Specialist for Student Governance
Role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Student Program Specialist to join our team and work with student leaders facilitating innovative programs and resources. This role works closely with students on a day-to‑day basis supporting their leadership development and growth in their role, helping them navigate processes and procedures, and providing opportunities for them to support the broader University of Kentucky community.
Co‑advising and supporting the Student Government Association (SGA) through the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches
Co‑advising and supporting the Graduate Student Congress (GSC) through the executive team and additional organizational structures
Directly advising and supporting students in programs, events, and service delivery for many campus constituents and student advocacy
Advisory facilitation and oversight of daily operations of SGA, GSC, and other sponsored student organizations, including:
Financial administration of primary student fee funds
Event planning details and logistics
Ensuring the organization meets compliance standards when executing processes and procedures as laid out in SGA codes, constitution, University policy and procedure, Kentucky state law, and federal law
Creating, delivering, and overseeing leadership and professional development trainings
Working knowledge of SGA and/or sponsored student organization governing codes, constitutions, applicable UK Administrative Regulations, Roberts Rules of Order, and all applicable Kentucky and federal laws to support student leaders in navigating these policies
Overseeing, managing, and supporting the execution of honors and awards processes in the fall and spring semester, including for the Lead Blue ceremony
Be a proactive team member within the Office of Student Organizations and Activities by supporting operations around projects such as:
SOA Summit
SOA Workshops
Lead Blue Ceremony
SOA Committees
SOA Programming and Large Events
Volunteering with collaborative campus partners
Coordinate and deliver student leadership recognition, training, and development programs including workshops, campus wide events, and state‑wide initiatives
Create and maintain campus partnerships and collaborations
Implementation of assessment strategies for SGA, GSC, sponsored student organizations and SOA programs to inform program and service delivery efforts institutionally
Leadership education support for registered student organizations and student engagement are key elements of student development and align with the unit, divisional, and university strategic plans
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Advising, leadership development, program and event experience, governance, strategic leadership.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes
Qualifications
Master’s degree (MA) in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or related field
4 years of related experience in student governance, leadership development, and student programming
1–3 years of experience working with student governance, leadership development, and student programming (preferred)
Driver’s license preferred
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, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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