Academic Coordinator

None.

Sitting/standing for extended periods of time.

Primarily days. There may be some evenings and weekends required.

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.

Microsoft Office, and SAP-SLCM.

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.

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.


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.