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Academic Advisor II

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K - $70K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ March 5th, 2026

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University of Kentucky is hiring an Academic Advisor II. The role involves providing one-on-one advising to students on course selection, registration, degree requirements, and career options while monitoring their academic progress to support timely degree completion. The advisor will also assist with orientations and advising conferences throughout the academic year.

Highlights
  • Provide direct individual advising on academic policies, course selection, registration, and career options.
  • Monitor student progress toward degree completion considering current and past coursework.
  • Assist with multiple orientations and advising conferences annually.
  • Salary range: $43,805 - $70,075 per year.
  • Required education: Master's degree (MA).
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience required.
  • Position is full-time staff role with standard weekday hours and some evenings/weekends as needed.
  • Department: University Advising.
  • No supervisory responsibilities.
  • Supports Student Success initiatives using data-informed, evidence-based advising practices.

Academic Advisor II Full Description

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Academic Advisor II
Requisition Number RE53471
Working Title
Department Name 1B240: University Advising
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 44
Salary Range $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting/standing at workstation for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects.
Shift
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with some evening and weekend work on an as needed basis
Job Summary
The Academic Advisor II will work with students through direct one-on-one advising, including but not limited to providing information on course selection and registration, interpreting and explaining university and college policies and degree requirements, assisting students to identify skill interest and career options, and advising students on academic-related issues specific to that individual student. The Academic Advisor II will regularly monitor student progress to degree, considering current coursework, as well as any previously earned credit to assist the student with maintaining timely degree completion. In addition to these responsibilities, the Academic Advisor II will assist with multiple orientations/advising conferences throughout the academic year.

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? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 03/17/2026
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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Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

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