University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting DetailsPosting DetailsJob Title Academic Advisor IRequisition Number RE47538Working TitleDepartment Name 8G300:Education Teacher Educ & CertWork Location Lexington, KYGrade Level 43Salary Range $19.18-30.68/hourType of Position StaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBAClick here for more information about equivalencies: Related Experience1 yrRequired License/Registration/CertificationNone.Physical RequirementsSitting for long periods of time using a computer.ShiftMonday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and occasional nights and/or weekends.Job SummaryThe College of Education is seeking a Professional Advisor to join the Undergraduate Student Success Team, focusing on advising Teacher Certification majors. You will build supportive and personalized relationships with students, providing mentorship and guidance throughout their undergraduate journey to ensure their successful academic and professional development.Strong interpersonal communication skills, empathy, and a keen attention to detail are essential. You will engage daily with students, parents, faculty, visitors, and off-campus constituents, addressing students’ needs with compassion while meticulously managing their academic records. Your role is crucial in fostering a positive, inclusive environment and utilizing technological tools to enhance student retention and success, contributing to the recruitment and support of a diverse, high-quality student body.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft Windows: Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceMinimum of one year experience in a student service office at the university level is required.Deadline to Apply 10/16/2024Our University CommunityWe 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.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.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 check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().What do you do to ensure that students feel heard and respected during advising sessions, even when delivering difficult news?(Open Ended Question)* Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?HigherEdJobs.comDiverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)InsightIntoDiversity.comLatinosinhighered.comIndeed.comA Colleague, Friend and/or Family MemberUK Job FairNone of the AboveApplicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResumeCover LetterOptional DocumentsApply Here: