University of Kentucky
Administrative Support Associate I
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $16 - $25 per Hour
💻 Development & Advancement
🗓️ September 24th, 2025
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- Provide senior-level administrative support to key directors in Communications, Donor Relations, and Annual Giving.
- Maintain donor databases, calendars, and arrange travel.
- Manage annual giving donor correspondence and direct mail equipment.
- Maintain financial records related to philanthropic activities.
- Required proficiency in MS Office, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and Concur Travel & Expense Management system.
- Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Requires an Associate's degree and a minimum of 3 years related experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Salary range is $15.83 to $25.30 per hour for a full-time position.
- Works within the Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, supporting Annual Giving, Donor Relations and Stewardship, and Philanthropy Communications units.
- Position does not include supervisory responsibilities and operates within standard daytime hours.
Administrative Support Associate I Full Description
Requisition Number | RE51743
Working Title | Administrative Support Associate - Administration
Department Name | 14000:Office Of Development
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 41
Salary Range | $15.83-25.30/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 | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Requires sitting for long periods of time.
Shift | Days; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Summary | The University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement is seeking a qualified individual to provide senior-level administrative support for the Senior Director of Communications and Donor Relations and the Director of Annual Giving. This position will provide support for multiple units within Philanthropy: Annual Giving, Donor Relations and Stewardship, and Philanthropy Communications. The Administrative Support Associate will maintain donor database, maintain calendars and make travel arrangements. The incumbent will also manage standard annual giving donor correspondence, monitor direct mail equipment, and maintain financial records.
The successful candidate must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, be adaptable, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mutual Respect, Mission Driven, 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 | MS Office, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Concur Travel & Expense Management system, writing and editing skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree plus three or more years related experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply | 10/07/2025
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.
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.
- * Please describe your paid work experience in providing senior-level administrative support.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your experience in coordinating, managing, and/or facilitating events and meetings.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe a customer experience situation where you had to address the concerns of a confused or unhappy customer.
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