Student Navigator

STEPS First Year Student Navigator

Job Title - STEPS First Year Student Navigator

Work Location
- McVey Hall, Lexington, KY

Salary Range - $20/hr

Type of Position
- Temporary

Position Time Status
- Full-Time

Required Education
- Bachelor's degree

Physical Requirements
- Sitting/standing at workstation for extended periods; and lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects.

Shift
- Flexible

Job Summary
- The primary objective of the STEPS Student Navigator is to help students navigate the institution and connect with the right resources at the right time. This position provides proactive outreach, individualized guidance, and timely referrals to help students overcome barriers, remain engaged, and continue making progress toward their educational goals. The ultimate goal is to support student persistence and help retain students within the identified cohort.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Final date to receive applications - 09/11/2026

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.