University of Kentucky
Administrative Staff Officer IV
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $63K - $104K
💻 Administrator
🗓️ June 2nd, 2025
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- Main responsibilities include financial management, human resources leadership, and strategic planning.
- Oversight of research equipment, cyberinfrastructure, and vehicle fleet operations.
- Compensation ranges from $62,941 to $103,834 per year.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related experience.
- The position includes supervisory responsibilities.
Administrative Staff Officer IV Full Description
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Requisition Number | RE50497
Working Title | Assistant Director
Department Name | 40520:KY Geological Survey
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 48
Salary Range | $62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | sitting for long periods of time; repeptive motion related to computer work
Shift | Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 40 hours/week
Job Summary | This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS), with comprehensive oversight of budget and financial management, human resources, facilities, and long-term program growth. Responsible for managing a ~$4 million state-mandated budget and all external grants and contracts, the role ensures financial integrity across three research and public service facilities in Lexington and Henderson, KY. The position leads human resources strategy and supervises administrative and facility staff, while advancing employee development, compliance, and safety. It directs facilities and asset management, including oversight of research equipment, cyberinfrastructure, vehicle fleet operations, and state-mandated monitoring networks. This role also drives strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration with state agencies, educational institutions, and national geological survey counterparts to support mission-aligned growth. Through committee participation, professional engagement, and ongoing development, the role plays a key part in advancing KGS’s statewide impact and national presence.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 06/08/2025
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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