University of Kentucky
Academic Advisor II
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ November 7th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Provide one-on-one academic advising to students on course selection, registration, policies, and degree requirements.
- Assist students in identifying skills, interests, and career options specific to their academic path.
- Monitor student progress towards degree completion, including evaluation of current coursework and past credits.
- Support and participate in multiple orientation and advising conferences throughout the academic year.
- Employ a student-centered approach grounded in peer-reviewed research and national best practices.
- Collaborate with campus and community resources to promote holistic student success.
- Requires a Master's degree and at least 3 years of related experience in a university student services role.
- No supervisory responsibilities are involved with this position.
- Salary range is $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
- Position is full-time, primarily Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evenings or weekends.
Academic Advisor II Full Description
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| Job Title | Academic Advisor II |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE51292 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 1B233:College of Nursing 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 | Long periods of sitting and/or standing. |
| Shift | Full-time, 40 hours per week. Primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required. |
| Job Summary | The University of Kentucky is accepting applications for an Academic Advisor II. 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 | 11/19/2025 |
| 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. 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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- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
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