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Career Advisor Associate
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- Background check
- Mid-level
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STEPS Academic Advisor
University of Kentucky —Lexington, KY
- $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Manager, Student Success Advising Program
Eastern Kentucky University —Richmond, KY
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
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Senior Counselor, Intervention & Academic Readiness
Eastern Kentucky University —Richmond, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Advisor, Student Success
Eastern Kentucky University —Richmond, KY
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Dual Credit Administrative Coordinator (Student Support Specialist III)
Kentucky Community and Technical College System —Lexington, KY
- $3,490 - $4,363 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Coordinator, Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Involvement
Eastern Kentucky University —Richmond, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
1d
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- Weekends as needed
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- Writing skills
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Career Advisor Associate

University of Kentucky -
Lexington, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$40,685 - $65,083 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Job Title

Career Advisor Associate

Requisition Number

RE55222

Working Title

Department Name

1B210:Career and Academic Support

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

Salary Range

$40,685-65,083/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; may require lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; and walking to/from meetings/events.

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Summary

The Career Advisor Associate supports undergraduate student success by providing career advising, developing career education programs, fostering campus partnerships, and coordinating peer career advisor initiatives. The role guides students in exploring career pathways, building career readiness skills, leveraging academic experiences, and preparing for post-graduation success.

Responsibilities include:

Support all Career Center initiatives, programs, and services by collaborating across functional areas to meet departmental goals and enhance the student experience.

Provide career advising and programming that supports the career development process.

Guide students through career assessment, career exploration, internship and job search strategies, and career decision-making.

Collaborate in the development and support of the Peer Career Advisor Program by assisting with training, resource development, and program evaluation.

Develop and deliver career development workshops, presentations, events, and educational resources for students, faculty, staff, and administrators to support career exploration and career readiness.

Utilize career technologies (e.g., Handshake, career assessment tools, CRM systems) to support student engagement, document interactions, and manage services.

Collect, analyze, and report student engagement and career development outcome data to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.

Stay informed of workforce trends, industry expectations, and career development best practices to enhance student support.

Perform 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

Well-organized; excellent follow-through.
Experience in counseling, advising, or teaching students/adults.
Utilize career management technologies (e.g., Handshake, Big Interview, Focus2, CRM systems, and data dashboards) to support student engagement and service delivery.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and interface with employers, students, alumni, faculty, and administrators.
Ability to embrace and drive change; manage multiple priorities independently and in a team.
Proficient in web-based software; Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Effective oral/written communication, program planning, presentation, and computer skills.
Ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, employers, and staff.
Willingness to work collaboratively with academic units.
Service-oriented approach.
Careful attention to detail.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of experience

Deadline to Apply

07/31/2026

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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