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Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 10 lbs.
Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.

Days: and some nights/weekends could be required.

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is seeking an academic advisor to support the undergraduate educational enterprise of the College. Advisors build supportive and personalized relationships with students and mentor them through developing and executing their academic plan. Gatton Advisors facilitate student success by implementing proactive strategies that help students stay on track to fulfill their educational goals. Gatton Advisors are the primary liaisons between students and the College and are a vital part of the College’s strategic initiative of creating an academic home for our students.

Gatton Advisors also develop and manage programming in cooperation with the College’s Enrichment Coordinators and Graham Office of Career Management to assist with retention, exploration and academic enhancement. Over the last five years our student body has grown by 30% and we are poised for continual improvement in all aspects of student success.

The Undergraduate Resource Center in the Gatton College is comprised of nearly 20 professionals who work closely with other unite in the College in preparing students to translate their curricular and co-curricular experiences into 21st century careers. In Gatton, we are looking for staff members that embody a level of excellence that supports our tagline of “Blue Means Business”. Please consider joining Gatton’s dynamic team of student affairs professional.

Advising and counseling skills necessary. Excellent listening and good communication skills

Master’s degree and four or more years of student advising or related experience preferred.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 background check and/or drug screen.