Program Advisor Senior

Posting Details Job Title Program Advisor Senior Requisition Number RE43566 Working Title Transfer Student Program Advisor Department Name 1B510:Undergraduate Admissions Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $46,806-77,226/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 4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25lbs.
Performing repetitive motion tasks.
Effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Occasional in-state and out of state travel.
Shift 40 hours / week.
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Occasional evenings and weekends.
Locations varies between University of Kentucky and BCTC with travel to other KCTCS schools.
Job Summary Supporting the University’s efforts to enroll a well-qualified and diverse student body.
This position directly supports the mission and strategic plan of the University of Kentucky and the Office of Enrollment Management.
Managing the goals of recruiting and enrolling the optimum numbers of highly qualified students who wish to transfer from another institution.
The Program Advisor Senior will develop and implement recruitment initiatives and manage the enrollment and transfer equivalency process for prospective, admitted, and enrolled transfer students and families, both in and out of state.
This position will act as a liaison for potential transfer, non-Next Gen dual credit, and other specialized populations of students with other enrollment management offices and the college academic advising units, research the general education curriculum from previously attended schools, and manage transfer recruitment events and associated communication strategies.
This position will also advise transfer and other specialized populations of students during the matriculation process to facilitate transfer credit to UK Undergraduate advising is part of the learning mission of the University.
Advisors will present the curriculum required for each part of a degree as well as fully explain the rationale of the courses and assist students in integrating the degree requirements as one part of a student’s overall career plan.
This position provides information about degree programs so that students are equipped to make more informed decisions as they transfer to UK.
Undergraduate advising is one key component within our collaborative and vast number of resources all working towards student success including learning, retention, and graduation.
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 MS Windows, Excel, experience in a Student Information System, and experience in a Student Services Department.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Driver’s license preferred.
Deadline to Apply 02/05/2024 University Community of Inclusion 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.