Academic Advisor Director Assistant

Job Title
Academic Advisor Director Assistant


Requisition Number
RE50610


Working Title
Assistant Academic Advising Director


Department Name
1B242:CAFE Academic Advising


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
46


Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MA




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


5 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Sitting at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects.



Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and weekends.



Job Summary

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Center for Student Success at the University of Kentucky is accepting applications for an assistant academic advising director. This position is responsible for advising students in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; coordinating and participating in Big Blue Nation Orientations for freshman, transfer, and readmitted students; make responsible decisions regarding student reinstatement to the university, course recommendations towards degree requirements, academic probation counseling; promote internship, research, and study abroad opportunities; end-of-term reporting, management of applications associated with college petition processes; monitoring of academic progress of probationary students, and other at-risk student populations; supervision of advising staff; and consistently live out the commitment to the college’s tenants of excellence, competence, respect, flexibility, communication, and learning. This position will have instructional responsibilities associated with the college’s probationary student population. This position will be involved in daily communications with students, parents, staff, faculty, off-campus constituents, and visitors.


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?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

MA or MS or higher advanced degree.



Deadline to Apply
07/06/2025


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