Academic Coordinator

Job Title
Academic Coordinator


Requisition Number
RE49104


Working Title
Integrated Success Coach


Department Name
1B140: Transformative Learning


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MA




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


Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting at workstation for extended periods of time; repetitive motions typical of desk work; prolonged screen time; lifting/carrying/pulling objects up to 20lbs.



Shift

40 hours per week; Mostly Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but there will be some evenings and weekends.



Job Summary

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Transformative Learning (TL), housed in the Office for Student Success, is a centralized student support unit on campus, a student’s one-stop shop for on-campus academic resources. The 3 main pillars of Transformative Learning are:



1. Academic Preparation & Achievement (APA) APA oversees placement testing, introductory courses such as UK 101/201 and specific programming/courses that support college readiness.

2. Integrated Success Coaching (ISC) ISC oversees the individual and group coaching services for undergraduate and graduate students in addition to leading the International Coach Federation Accredited Coach Training.

3. Peer Supported Learning (PSL) PSL oversees peer-to-peer academic support programming. These supports include The Study (provides drop-in peer tutoring for math, science and business courses), Presentation U: Speaking & Writing Center (provides peer tutoring for communication and composition assignments for any class) and Supplemental Instruction (peer lead study groups for some of UK’s most challenging courses).


WHAT IS AN INTEGRATED SUCCESS COACH? Professional Integrated Success Coaches (ISC) at the University of Kentucky are individuals who take a holistic approach to working with students to assist them in achieving their goals and finding college success. ISCs are specially trained to ask students non-judgmental questions to help them get the clarity they need to be successful. In a typical coaching session, Integrated Success Coaches partner with students to design personalized action plans around topics such as Academic Life Skills, Careers, Finances, Leadership, First Gen, and Wellness. ISCs truly value and enjoy working with students, faculty, staff and partners.




A TYPICAL WORKDAY for an ISC: An example of a workday as an Integrated Success Coach typically includes a combination of 3-4 of the following activities:

• Engaging in individual coaching sessions with students,
• Leading one or more group coaching sessions,
• Documenting interactions, collecting data, and communicating with students,
• Collaborating with and supporting all pillars/programs/services within Transformative Learning,
• Partnering with other programs across campus to support students,
• Leading UK’s International Coaching Federation accredited coach training for partners and other coaches,
• Researching, learning about, and developing coaching tools,
• 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 diverse community of learners in achieving success.


QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS OPENING SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

Julie Bradley, MA, PCC
Associate Director of Integrated Success Coaching
Department of Transformative Learning/Office of Student Success
Julie.bradley@uky.edu
859-218-5667



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent executive functioning skills
• Customer service
• Strong understanding of academic life skills and learning strategies

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer a Master’s level degree in Education, Higher Education, Social Work, Psychology, Sports Psychology, Communication, Counseling, Wellness, or similar field.
3 years student success experience preferred.



Deadline to Apply
03/09/2025


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