Academic Advisor Director Assistant at University of Kentucky

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University of Kentucky is hiring an Academic Advisor Director Assistant. This role leads and coordinates academic advising and student services within the college, delivers student-centered advising, monitors academic progress, implements interventions, and supervises advising staff. The position also collaborates on strategic advising initiatives, oversees student services operations, and supports student success from entry through graduation.

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Lead and coordinate academic advising and student services within the college.
Deliver high-quality, student-centered advising and monitor academic progress.
Implement targeted interventions to support student success.
Supervise advising staff including hiring, training, and performance management.
Collaborate with advising leadership on strategic advising initiatives and ensure alignment with university policies.
Oversee key student services operations and partner across academic and administrative units.
Required education: Master's degree (MA).
Required experience: Minimum 5 years related experience.
Preferred experience with undergraduate level advising.
Salary range: $53,061 to $87,526 per year.

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Job Title	Academic Advisor Director Assistant
Requisition Number	RE56320
Working Title	Assistant Director of Advising
Department Name	1B248:B&E Advising
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	46
Salary Range	$53,061-87,526/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	5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Long periods of sitting, ability to communicate effectively across all platforms, counseling, listening, interpersonal communication
Shift	Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with some evening and weekend work on an as needed basis
Job Summary	The Academic Advisor Director Assistant provides leadership and coordination of academic advising and student services within the college. 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
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience	Experience with Undergraduate Level Advising
Deadline to Apply	11/05/2026
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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Academic Advisor Director Assistant

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Academic Advisor Director Assistant Full Description

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