University of Kentucky
Administrative Services Asst Senior
🇺🇸
Lexington, KY
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$19 - $31
per Hour
💻
Other
🗓️
May 19th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
The University of Kentucky is hiring an Administrative Services Assistant Senior to support the Associate Vice President for Philanthropy in the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. This role delivers advanced administrative support, coordinates complex calendars and travel, manages confidential correspondence and special projects, and interacts with senior executives and high-level donors.
Highlights
- Provide advanced-level administrative support to the Associate Vice President for Philanthropy.
- Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, correspondence, and special confidential projects.
- Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality representing the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of quickly learning new technologies and systems.
- Support daily operations and coordinate activities within the philanthropy office.
- Require an Associate's degree with 5 years of related administrative or clerical experience.
- Salary range from $19.18 to $30.68 per hour, full-time position.
- Interact directly with senior-level executives across the university and high-level donors.
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some weekends and evenings.
- No supervisory responsibilities assigned.
Administrative Services Asst Senior Full Description
Administrative Services Asst Senior
Posting Details
Job Title | Administrative Services Asst Senior
Requisition Number | RE54455
Working Title | Executive Assistant
Department Name | 14000:Office Of Philanthropy
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 43
Salary Range | $19.18-30.68/hour
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | The physical requirements of this position include: sitting for long periods of time; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.
Shift | Days; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Monday – Friday, with some weekends and evenings
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is looking for an executive assistant to support the Associate Vice President for Philanthropy. This position provides advanced-level administrative support, maintains calendars and coordinates the day-to-day operations for the philanthropy office. This position directly interacts with senior level executives across the enterprise as well as our high-level donors. The assistant will manage complex calendars, travel, correspondence and special projects of a highly confidential and sensitive nature and the maintenance of such documents. The applicant will be someone of high ethical standards who is able to communicate and represent the UK Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, as well as adhere to standards of confidentiality and professionalism. The applicant will have good communication and time management skills, be organized and detailed oriented, and be quick to learn new technologies and systems utilized in PAE and UK.
The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mission Driven, Mutual Respect, Innovation and Transparency.
By applying for a position within UK PAE, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share these values in order to be part of our committed team!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast paced, high intensity, professional work environment; proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skill; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems and manage resources; demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service, time management, and judgment; and respect for confidentiality.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Associate’s Degree + 4 years of administrative/clerical experience.
Deadline to Apply | 06/15/2026
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.
Requisition Number | RE54455
Working Title | Executive Assistant
Department Name | 14000:Office Of Philanthropy
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 43
Salary Range | $19.18-30.68/hour
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | The physical requirements of this position include: sitting for long periods of time; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.
Shift | Days; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Monday – Friday, with some weekends and evenings
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is looking for an executive assistant to support the Associate Vice President for Philanthropy. This position provides advanced-level administrative support, maintains calendars and coordinates the day-to-day operations for the philanthropy office. This position directly interacts with senior level executives across the enterprise as well as our high-level donors. The assistant will manage complex calendars, travel, correspondence and special projects of a highly confidential and sensitive nature and the maintenance of such documents. The applicant will be someone of high ethical standards who is able to communicate and represent the UK Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, as well as adhere to standards of confidentiality and professionalism. The applicant will have good communication and time management skills, be organized and detailed oriented, and be quick to learn new technologies and systems utilized in PAE and UK.
The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mission Driven, Mutual Respect, Innovation and Transparency.
By applying for a position within UK PAE, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share these values in order to be part of our committed team!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast paced, high intensity, professional work environment; proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skill; effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems and manage resources; demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service, time management, and judgment; and respect for confidentiality.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Associate’s Degree + 4 years of administrative/clerical experience.
Deadline to Apply | 06/15/2026
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate your years of experience supporting senior level managers in an administrative role.
- None
- More than 0, through 1 year
- More than 1 year, through 3 years
- More than 3 years, through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Briefly describe your professional experience working in an office setting.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience with improving your organization’s, department's or team's processes or procedures to meet or exceed organizational goals.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * The Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. These values are collaboration, communication, mission driven, mutual respect, innovation and transparency. Please choose one of the PAE values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question)
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