Academic Advisor II

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Academic Advisor II to work closely with students through direct one-on-one advising, guiding course selection, registration, and degree requirements. You will interpret policies, help students identify career options, and monitor progress toward timely degree completion.

You will also assist with orientations and advising conferences throughout the academic year, contributing to a holistic, student-centered approach within Student Success.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one advising to students on course selection and registration.
• Explain university policies and degree requirements to students.
• Assist students in identifying career options and relevant skill interests.
• Monitor student progress toward degree completion and credit transfer.
• Support orientations and advising conferences throughout the academic year.

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

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

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with some evening and weekend work on an as needed basis

Job Summary

The Academic Advisor II will work with students through direct one-on-one advising, including but not limited to providing information on course selection and registration, interpreting and explaining university and college policies and degree requirements, assisting students to identify skill interest and career options, and advising students on academic-related issues specific to that individual student. The Academic Advisor II will regularly monitor student progress to degree, considering current coursework, as well as any previously earned credit to assist the student with maintaining timely degree completion. In addition to these responsibilities, the Academic Advisor II will assist with multiple orientations/advising conferences throughout the academic year.
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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/23/2026

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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