Student Organization Advisor

Position: Student Organization Advisor I

Job Title

Student Organization Advisor I

Requisition Number

RE52657

Department

1B430:
Student Organizations and Activities

Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

44

Salary

$43,805 – $70,075 per year

Employment Type

Staff – Full-Time

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MA

Related Experience

3 years

Physical Requirements

Primarily office setting with frequent movement on/off campus, occasional lifting and moving related to event production.

Shift

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours). Evening and weekend commitments may be required.

Job Summary

The Office of Student Organizations and Activities (SOA) is committed to inspiring students to explore opportunities  aim to build skills, relationships, and experiences that have real‑world impact.

Responsibilities

• Co‑advising and supporting the Student Government Association (SGA) across its Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches.
• Co‑advising the Graduate Student Congress (GSC) and supporting its executive team and additional structures.
• Directly advising students in programs, events, and service delivery for diverse campus constituencies.
• Facilitating and overseeing daily operations of SGA, GSC, and other sponsored student organizations, including financial administration of primary student fee funds, event planning logistics, and compliance with SGA codes, university policy, and applicable laws.
• Creating, delivering, and overseeing leadership and professional development training programs.
• Managing honors and awards processes, including the Lead Blue ceremony.
• Supporting operations around projects such as SOA Summits, Workshops, Lead Blue Ceremony, SOA Committees, SOA Programming and Large Events, and volunteering with campus partners.
• Coordinating and delivering student‑leadership recognition, training, and development programs campus‑wide and across the state.
• Building and maintaining campus partnerships and collaborations.
• Implementing assessment strategies for SGA, GSC, sponsored student organizations and SOA programs to inform institutional service delivery.
• Providing leadership‑education support aligned with university strategic plans.

Additional Requirements

Occasional night and weekend coverage may be necessary.

Student Success Mission

Student Success supports students from early college outreach to graduation through a student‑centered framework grounded in peer‑reviewed literature, best practices, and data‑informed decision making.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Student personnel programming; knowledge of student development theory and applications; student advisement experience in a co‑curricular collegiate setting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes.

Preferred Education / Experience

Master’s in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or related field with 1‑3 years of related experience. Equivalent qualifications of a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of student or customer service experience are considered.

Driver’s License

Preferred.

Final date to receive applications

01/16/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University follows the federal and state Constitutions and all applicable laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of operations, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, 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 economic status.

Candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings including background or drug checks.

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