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University of Kentucky
Academic Coordinator
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University of Kentucky is hiring an Academic Coordinator to work as an Integrated Success Coach in the Study Hub, part of the Office for Student Success. Integrated Success Coaches take a holistic approach to help students find clarity and reach their goals. The Study Hub is the one-stop shop for on-campus academic resources.
Highlights
- Coach students individually to help them clarify their goals
- Lead group coaching sessions
- Document interactions, collect data, and communicate with students
- Support the pillars, programs, and services within Student Excellence
- Partner with programs across campus to support students
- Lead the International Coaching Federation accredited coach training for partners and other coaches
- Research and develop coaching tools
- Pay range $44,678 to $71,469; a master's degree in education, counseling, or a related field is preferred
Academic Coordinator Full Description
Job Title Academic Coordinator
Requisition Number RE56086
Working Title Integrated Success Coach
Department Name 1B140: Transformative Learning
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 44
Salary Range $44,678-71,469/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 Occasional lifting / carrying objects up to 10 lbs.
Shift Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Study Hub, housed in the Office for Student Success, is a centralized student support unit on campus, a student’s one-stop shop for on-campus academic resources.
WHAT IS AN INTEGRATED SUCCESS COACH? Professional Integrated Success Coaches (ISC) at the University of Kentucky are individuals who take a holistic approach to working with students to assist them in achieving their goals and finding college success. ISCs are specially trained to ask students non-judgmental questions to help them get the clarity they need to be successful. In a typical coaching session, Integrated Success Coaches partner with students to design personalized action plans around topics such as Academic Life Skills, Careers, Finances, Leadership, First Gen, and Wellness. ISC’s truly value and enjoy working with students, faculty, staff and partners. A TYPICAL WORKDAY for an ISC: An example of a workday as an Integrated Success Coach typically includes a combination of 3-4 of the following activities:1. Engaging in individual coaching sessions with students,2. Leading one or more group coaching sessions,3. Documenting interactions, collecting data, and communicating with students,4. Collaborating with and supporting all pillars/programs/services within Student Excellence,5. Partnering with other programs across campus to support students,6. Leading UK’s International Coaching Federation accredited coach training for partners and other coaches,7. Researching, learning about, and developing coaching tools,8. Other duties as assigned.
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 Excellent executive functioning skills, customer service skills, strong understanding of academic life skills and learning strategies
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience Prefer a master’s level degree in Education, Higher Education, Social Work, Psychology, Sports Psychology, Communication, Counseling, Wellness, or related field
Deadline to Apply 10/27/2026
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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