Academic Advisor Director Assistant

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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, delivering student-centered advising, monitoring academic progress, implementing interventions, and supporting student success. The position also oversees advising staff, ensures alignment with policies, supports strategic initiatives, and advances the overall effectiveness of the advising unit.

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Lead and coordinate academic advising and student services within the college.
Deliver high-quality, student-centered advising from entry through graduation.
Monitor academic progress and implement targeted interventions to support student success.
Oversee staff supervision including hiring, training, and performance management.
Collaborate across academic and administrative units to support strategic advising initiatives.
Require a Master's degree (MA) and 5 years of related experience.
Preferred experience includes academic advising and supervisory roles.
Salary range is $52,021 to $85,800 per year.
Work schedule is full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Position resides in the University Advising department and requires sitting for long periods and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

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Job Title	Academic Advisor Director Assistant
Requisition Number	RE54257
Working Title
Department Name	1B240: University 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 for long periods of time; lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs
Shift	Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hours/week) with occasional evenings and weekends
Job Summary	This position 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. *Multiple positions available.*
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience	Academic Advising Experience, Supervisory Experience
Deadline to Apply	05/15/2026
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 Assistant
Requisition Number	RE54257
Working Title
Department Name	1B240: University 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 for long periods of time; lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs
Shift	Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hours/week) with occasional evenings and weekends
Job Summary	This position 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. *Multiple positions available.*
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience	Academic Advising Experience, Supervisory Experience
Deadline to Apply	05/15/2026
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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