Apr 26, 2026
Student Involvement Advisor
- University of Kentucky
- Lexington, KY, USA
- $12.00 hourly
Job Description
Posting Details
Job Title
Student Involvement Advisor
Requisition Number
DU14558
Department Name
1B430:Student Organizations and Activities
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$12.00 / hour
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
Must be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at UK
Required Related Experience
n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time
Shift
5 hours per week – up to 10-12 hours available*
- Hours depend on the number of events and presentations Involvement Advisors sign up for weekly
- Occasional weekend and evening hours will be required
Job Summary
Join the Office of Student Organizations and Activities as an Involvement Advisor!
We are seeking students who are passionate about the University of Kentucky and have a desire to help other students get involved on campus. Involvement Advisors help students get involved, by meeting with them 1:1 to help them connect to student organizations and events on campus. Involvement Advisors also help raise awareness about why getting involved makes a difference, through events, tabling, and presentations.
This is an opportunity for YOU to help others find their connection and sense of belonging at UK! Join our office in helping others get #WildlyInvolved!
New hires must commit to attend IA training July 20-22nd. Training is in-person.
Questions? Please contact us at studentorgs@uky.edu.
Position Duties
- Meet 1 on 1 with interested students and facilitate Involvement Advising meetings (via email, phone, Zoom, and in-person)
- Represent the Office of Student Organizations and Activities in presentations and tabling opportunities including but not limited to: Merit Weekend, Big Blue Nation Orientation, Admitted Student Days, UK 101 and K Week
- Host involvement programming, including but not limited to: walk-in advising, getting involved workshops, BBNvolved training, additional student organization support and training
- Attend Student Organizations & Activities events to engage with students and help them get involved
- Serve as a representative for the Center for Student Involvement, welcoming visitors in and helping answer any questions
- Attend monthly team meetings and biweekly 1:1 meetings with your supervisor
- Assist in campus-wide involvement initiatives, such as call campaigns or other projects
· Assist in additional Involvement Advising initiatives, and other duties as assigned
This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
- Must be a full-time undergraduate UK student
- Must be able to interact respectfully with students and any guests of the university
- Must be able to represent the Office of Student Organizations and Activities in a professional manner
- Should passionately and genuinely be able to communicate why involvement is important and discuss involvement experiences at UK.
- Strong public speaking skills; proactive, detail oriented, responsible, highly motivated
- Involved with at least one UK registered student organization
Students in the Involvement Advising position must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
Deadline to Apply
05/15/2026
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.
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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