Job TitleAcademic CoordinatorRequisition NumberRE49963Working TitleDepartment Name81022:Center for Student SuccessWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level44Salary Range$43,805-70,075/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting/standing for extended periods of time.
Shift
Primarily days. There may be some evenings and weekends required.
Job Summary
The Center for Student Success in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking an Academic Coordinator for the pre-veterinary program. This position will provide pre-professional mentoring to 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students with an interest in pre-veterinary medicine and is responsible for providing instructional and educational support to the pre-veterinary program by teaching up to three courses per year.
Additionally, this position will provide support to the pre-veterinary program through efforts such as program-level assessment, alumni relations, partnership development and industry support, planning and delivery of pre-veterinary medicine related events, and support of college-level recruitment efforts associated with pre-veterinary medicine. Performs other duties to ensure student success on behalf of the college and university.
Required documents that can be submitted in the Applicant Documents section of the application are Resume; Cover Letter; Academic Transcript; and using Specific Request 1 the names and contact information for five (5) references.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office, and SAP-SLCM.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Prefer a master’s degree in animal science, equine science and management, pre-veterinary medicine/science, biology, or related science-based STEM field; prefer a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in college/university mentoring/advising with a preference for pre-veterinary or pre-health mentoring/advising. Familiarity with the veterinary industry and veterinary-adjacent careers is preferred.
Deadline to Apply05/11/2025Our University Community
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