Academic Advisor Director Assistant

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University of Kentucky is hiring an Academic Advisor Director Assistant. This role guides students on course selection, registration, and degree requirements interpretation while addressing academic and personal concerns. The position coordinates student services, manages the daily operations of the Advising Center, and supervises academic advisor staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.

Highlights

Provide individualized academic advising and support to students.
Coordinate orientation programs, pre-professional advising, and Advising Center operations.
Supervise academic advisor staff with responsibilities including hiring, training, and performance assessments.
Work collaboratively with local leadership to support student success initiatives.
Utilize communication, planning, organization, analysis, and collaboration skills.
Required education: Master's degree (MA).
Experience required: Minimum of 5 years related experience.
Salary range: $52,021 to $85,800 per year.
Position is full-time staff role with standard daytime hours and occasional evenings and weekends.
Department: College of Engineering Advising.

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Job Title	Academic Advisor Director Assistant
Requisition Number	RE52160
Working Title	Assistant Director of Academic Advising
Department Name	1B236:College of Engineering Advising
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	46
Salary Range	$52,021-85,800/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	Sitting at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects.
Shift	Days 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday; and occasional evenings and weekends
Job Summary	The Assistant Director of Academic Advising provides individualized guidance to students on course selection, registration, and the interpretation of university and college policies and degree requirements. This role helps students identify their skills, interests, and career goals while addressing academic or personal concerns that may affect their success. Working closely with local leadership, the Assistant Director coordinates student services such as orientation programs, pre-professional advising, and the daily operations of the Advising Center. The position also oversees academic advisor staff, including hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluation. 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	Communication, planning, organization, analysis, collaboration
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	11/20/2025
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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* What is the role of an academic advisor as it relates to a student's success?
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* How can academic advising be most effective serving our students' evolving needs?
(Open Ended Question)

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Job Title	Academic Advisor Director Assistant
Requisition Number	RE52160
Working Title	Assistant Director of Academic Advising
Department Name	1B236:College of Engineering Advising
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	46
Salary Range	$52,021-85,800/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	Sitting at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects.
Shift	Days 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday; and occasional evenings and weekends
Job Summary	The Assistant Director of Academic Advising provides individualized guidance to students on course selection, registration, and the interpretation of university and college policies and degree requirements. This role helps students identify their skills, interests, and career goals while addressing academic or personal concerns that may affect their success. Working closely with local leadership, the Assistant Director coordinates student services such as orientation programs, pre-professional advising, and the daily operations of the Advising Center. The position also oversees academic advisor staff, including hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluation. 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	Communication, planning, organization, analysis, collaboration
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	11/20/2025
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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is the role of an academic advisor as it relates to a student's success?
(Open Ended Question)
* How can academic advising be most effective serving our students' evolving needs?
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

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Resume
Cover Letter

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