Academic Advisor II @ University of Kentucky

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

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Provide individualized advising on course registration, degree requirements, university policies, and career options.
Regularly monitor student academic progress and previous credits to ensure timely degree completion.
Assist with multiple orientation and advising conferences during the academic year.
Use a student-centered and data-informed approach grounded in best practices and peer-reviewed literature.
Collaborate with campus and community resources to support student success.
Required education: Master’s degree (MA).
Minimum 3 years of related experience required.
Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with occasional nights or weekends.
Salary range: $43,805 - $70,075 per year.
Physical requirements include lifting/pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs and extended periods of computer work.

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Job Title	Academic Advisor II
Requisition Number	RE53098
Working Title
Department Name	1B248:B&E 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
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. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Repetitive motion.
Shift	Monday Through Friday, 8am-5pm; some nights/weekends could be required.
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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Listening, problem solving, communication, time management, critical thinking/problem solving skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	02/13/2026
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 II
Requisition Number	RE53098
Working Title
Department Name	1B248:B&E 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
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. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Repetitive motion.
Shift	Monday Through Friday, 8am-5pm; some nights/weekends could be required.
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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Listening, problem solving, communication, time management, critical thinking/problem solving skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	02/13/2026
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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