University of Kentucky
Academic Coordinator
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Lexington, KY
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Full-Time
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$44K - $70K
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Other
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February 19th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring an Academic Coordinator to serve as an Integrated Success Coach. The role involves partnering with students to create personalized action plans addressing Academic Life Skills, Careers, Finances, Leadership, and Wellness, supporting their success from early outreach through graduation.
Highlights
- Partner with students using a holistic coaching approach to support their academic and personal success.
- Design personalized action plans covering Academic Life Skills, Careers, Finances, Leadership, First Gen, and Wellness.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to promote student success.
- Requires a Master's degree and at least 3 years of related experience.
- No supervisory responsibilities associated with the role.
- Salary range: $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
- Full-time staff position, working Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Position is within the Transformative Learning department.
- Supports students from early college outreach through graduation and beyond.
- Occasional lifting or carrying of objects up to 10 lbs. may be required.
Academic Coordinator Full Description
Academic Coordinator
Posting Details
Job Title | Academic Coordinator
Requisition Number | RE53296
Working Title | Integrated Success Coach
Department Name | 1B140: Transformative Learning
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 | Occasional lifting / carrying objects up to 10 lbs.
Shift | Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary | 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.
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 |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 02/24/2026
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.
Requisition Number | RE53296
Working Title | Integrated Success Coach
Department Name | 1B140: Transformative Learning
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 | Occasional lifting / carrying objects up to 10 lbs.
Shift | Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary | 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.
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 |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 02/24/2026
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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