Student Involvement Advisor

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!

Applications are due July 12th. New hires must commit to attend IA training July 29th - August 2nd (in-person preferred, virtual options available).

Questions? Please contact Ellyce Loveless, ellyce.loveless@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 as needed

• Assist in additional Involvement Advising initiatives as needed

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

Deadline to Apply 07/12/2024 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.