Academic Advisor Director

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University of Kentucky is hiring an Academic Advisor Director. This role leads and coordinates academic advising and student services within designated colleges, ensuring student-centered advising, monitoring academic progress, implementing interventions, and managing advising staff to support student success from entry through graduation.

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Lead and coordinate academic advising and student services within designated colleges.
Deliver high-quality, student-centered advising and monitor academic progress.
Implement targeted interventions to support student success from entry through graduation.
Collaborate with advising leadership to develop strategic advising initiatives and ensure alignment with university policies.
Support data-informed decision-making and oversee key student services operations.
Supervise advising staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.
Required qualifications: Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong interpersonal communication skills.
Position is full-time staff with a salary range of $57,158 to $94,286 per year.
Works within the College of Engineering Advising department.

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Job Title	Academic Advisor Director
Requisition Number	RE54588
Working Title
Department Name	1B236:College of Engineering Advising
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$57,158-94,286/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects.
Shift	Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; occasional evenings and weekends.
Job Summary	The Academic Advisor Director position provides leadership and coordination of academic advising and student services within a designated college or colleges. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality, student-centered advising; monitoring academic progress and implementing targeted interventions; and supporting student success from entry through graduation. In collaboration with advising leadership, the position contributes to strategic advising initiatives, ensures alignment with university policies and best practices, and supports data-informed decision-making. The role also oversees key student services operations, partners across academic and administrative units, and supervises advising staff, including hiring, training, and performance management. Through a combination of direct student support, operational coordination, and leadership, this position advances student success, persistence, and overall effectiveness of the advising unit. 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Strong interpersonal communication and social skills. Microsoft Office software.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	06/11/2026
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.

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Job Title	Academic Advisor Director
Requisition Number	RE54588
Working Title
Department Name	1B236:College of Engineering Advising
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	47
Salary Range	$57,158-94,286/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects.
Shift	Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; occasional evenings and weekends.
Job Summary	The Academic Advisor Director position provides leadership and coordination of academic advising and student services within a designated college or colleges. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality, student-centered advising; monitoring academic progress and implementing targeted interventions; and supporting student success from entry through graduation. In collaboration with advising leadership, the position contributes to strategic advising initiatives, ensures alignment with university policies and best practices, and supports data-informed decision-making. The role also oversees key student services operations, partners across academic and administrative units, and supervises advising staff, including hiring, training, and performance management. Through a combination of direct student support, operational coordination, and leadership, this position advances student success, persistence, and overall effectiveness of the advising unit. 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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Strong interpersonal communication and social skills. Microsoft Office software.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	06/11/2026
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.

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