Academic Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks an Academic Coordinator/Integrated Success Coach to support student success through holistic coaching. This role operates within The Study Hub, a centralized student support unit, and involves designing personalized action plans in areas like Academic Life Skills, Careers, Finances, Leadership, and Wellness.

Ideal candidates have a MA and 3+ years of related experience, with a work schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, and a focus on collaboration with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• 3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in individual coaching sessions with students as part of integrated coaching.
• Lead one or more group coaching sessions.
• Document interactions, collect data, and communicate with students.
• Collaborate with Student Excellence and related programs across campus.
• Lead UK's ICF accredited coach training for partners and other coaches.
• Research, learn about, and develop coaching tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive functioning

Customer service

Academic life skills

Learning strategies

Education

MA

Job description

Academic Coordinator

Requisition Number: RE56086

Working Title: Integrated Success Coach

Department Name: 1B140: Transformative Learning

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 44

Salary Range: $44,678-71,469/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, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Job Summary

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Study Hub, housed in the Office for Student Success, is a centralized student support unit on campus, a student's one-stop shop for on-campus academic resources.

WHAT IS AN INTEGRATED SUCCESS COACH?

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. An example of a workday as an Integrated Success Coach typically includes a combination of 3-4 of the following activities:1. Engaging in individual coaching sessions with students,2. Leading one or more group coaching sessions,3. Documenting interactions, collecting data, and communicating with students,4. Collaborating with and supporting all pillars/programs/services within Student Excellence,5. Partnering with other programs across campus to support students,6. Leading UK's International Coaching Federation accredited coach training for partners and other coaches,7. Researching, learning about, and developing coaching tools,8. Other duties as assigned.

A TYPICAL WORKDAY for an ISC

• 1. Engaging in individual coaching sessions with students,
• 2. Leading one or more group coaching sessions,
• 3. Documenting interactions, collecting data, and communicating with students,
• 4. Collaborating with and supporting all pillars/programs/services within Student Excellence,
• 5. Partnering with other programs across campus to support students,
• 6. Leading UK's International Coaching Federation accredited coach training for partners and other coaches,
• 7. Researching, learning about, and developing coaching tools,
• 8. Other duties as assigned.

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

Excellent executive functioning skills, customer service skills, strong understanding of academic life skills and learning strategies

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer a master's level degree in Education, Higher Education, Social Work, Psychology, Sports Psychology, Communication, Counseling, Wellness, or related field

Deadline to Apply

10/27/2026

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.