Department Name: 1B200: Student and Academic Support
Job Summary:
The Assistant Vice President F.A.C.T. Advising in Student Excellence will work to oversee the strategic planning and execution of the new F.A.C.T Advising model. This advising model involves bringing academic advising and career services under one branch to enhance advising practices, develop career and Workforce readiness (and associated programmatic oversight), and liase with colleges and campus partners who also support advising and career and workforce readiness at the university. This position directly reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Excellence.
The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/.
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:
Team building, strategic planning, communication, and leadership.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
MA
Required Related Experience:
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification :
None
Preferred Education/Experience:
Prefer a Ph.D. in education, higher education, or communication related degrees and experience with leading and building teams.
University Community of Inclusion:
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.
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.
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.