University of Kentucky
Academic Advisor II
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ June 9th, 2025
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- Provides academic advising and support to medical students.
- Collaborates with course directors and staff to assess student performance.
- Oversees peer coaching and tutoring systems.
- Utilizes Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Salary ranges from $43,805 to $70,075 annually.
- Requires a Master's degree (MA) and three years of related experience.
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Requisition Number | RE50566
Working Title | Learning Specialist
Department Name | 7H002:OFFICE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
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
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 10 lbs; long periods of sitting; extended periods of exposure to CPU.
Shift | Monday through Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Occasional nights and weekends per departmental need.
Job Summary | The Medical Education Academic Advisor supports medical student success by providing personalized academic advising through scheduled meetings, walk-ins, phone, and email communication.This role focuses on academic success, retention, and timely graduation by offering individual and group guidance on study skills, time management, organization, exam preparation, and test-taking strategies.The advisor collaborates with course directors and curriculum staff to monitor student performance, identify at-risk learners, and implement targeted interventions aligned with coursework and licensing exam expectations.Additionally, the advisor develops and delivers academic support strategies through various channels, including workshops, newsletters, class presentations, and web-based resources.The position oversees the peer coaching and tutoring system across all UK College of Medicine campuses, including tracking utilization, training, and mentoring of student support staff.The advisor also organizes academic initiatives and events that align with key milestones during the pre-clinical and clinical years.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Microsoft Word and Excel
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | MA is required
Deadline to Apply | 06/19/2025
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
- * Please describe your experience developing, overseeing, and training others in the use of data systems.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your experience working with students who are taking on a challenging curriculum and may be impacted by anxiety, stress, and perfectionism.
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