Academic Coordinator

Job Title
Academic Coordinator


Requisition Number
RE49963


Working Title

Department Name
81022:Center for Student Success


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




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Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Sitting/standing for extended periods of time.



Shift

Primarily days. There may be some evenings and weekends required.



Job Summary

The Center for Student Success in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking an Academic Coordinator for the pre-veterinary program. This position will provide pre-professional mentoring to 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students with an interest in pre-veterinary medicine and is responsible for providing instructional and educational support to the pre-veterinary program by teaching up to three courses per year.



Additionally, this position will provide support to the pre-veterinary program through efforts such as program-level assessment, alumni relations, partnership development and industry support, planning and delivery of pre-veterinary medicine related events, and support of college-level recruitment efforts associated with pre-veterinary medicine. Performs other duties to ensure student success on behalf of the college and university.



Required documents that can be submitted in the Applicant Documentssection of the application are Resume; Cover Letter; Academic Transcript; and using Specific Request 1 the names and contact information for five (5) references.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office, and SAP-SLCM.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer a master’s degree in animal science, equine science and management, pre-veterinary medicine/science, biology, or related science-based STEM field; prefer a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in college/university mentoring/advising with a preference for pre-veterinary or pre-health mentoring/advising. Familiarity with the veterinary industry and veterinary-adjacent careers is preferred.



Deadline to Apply
05/11/2025


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