Academic Advisor Director Assistant

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title:
  
  Academic Advisor Director Assistant
• Requisition Number: RE52162
• Working Title:
  
  Assistant Director
• Department Name: 1B233:
  
  College of Nursing Advising
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 46
• Salary Range: $52,/year
• Type of Position:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full‑Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  MA
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  5 years
• Required License/Registration/Certification:
  None
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Sitting at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light‑weight objects.
• Shift: Days 8:00am‑5:00pm Monday‑Friday (occasionally evenings and weekends)
• Supervisor Responsibilities:
  Yes
• Final date to receive applications: 11/20/2025

The Assistant Director of Academic Advising provides individualized guidance to students on course selection, registration, and interpretation of university and college policies and degree requirements. This role helps students identify their skills, interests, and career goals while addressing academic or personal concerns that may affect their success. Working closely with local leadership, the Assistant Director coordinates student services such as orientation programs, pre‑professional advising, and the daily operations of the Advising Center.

The position also oversees academic advisor staff, including hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluation. Student Success will, from early college outreach through graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose.

• Communication
• Planning
• Organization
• Analysis
• Collaboration

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.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

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