CATS Academic Services Assistant

Requisition Number: DU13306

Department Name: 12F00:UKAA – Support Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Salary Range: 16.00 per hour for 29 hours a week from August 3, 2026 through May 15, 2027

Type of Position: Temporary

Required Education: None required

Required Related Experience: None required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None required.

Physical Requirements

None required.

Shift

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Job Summary

Monitoring academic progress of student-athletes through daily contact, communicating with professors and checking class attendance. Other duties include monitoring study hall, setting tutor appointments and assisting with projects assigned by academic counselors. The position requires efficient organizational skills and strong communication skills. An interest in entering the field of academic advising for student-athletes is preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in education, student development, psychology, business administration or sports management is highly preferred.

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.

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