University of Kentucky
Department Academic Administration Sr
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Lexington, KY
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Full-Time
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$44K - $70K
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Other
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February 24th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Department Academic Administration Senior. This role manages daily departmental operations, supports department leadership, supervises staff, facilitates communication between department and college units, and oversees event planning while advocating for faculty and department needs.
Highlights
- Manage daily workflow and operations for the Physics & Astronomy department
- Provide high-level staff support to department leadership and collaborate with the Department Chair and Administrative Staff Officer III
- Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and donors
- Facilitate workflow between the department and centralized College of Arts and Sciences units
- Supervise and mentor the Department Manager Associate to ensure deadlines are met
- Maintain high customer satisfaction and oversee all departmental event planning
- Required skills include proficiency in Excel, Access, Outlook, and Word; multitasking; prioritization; and good customer service
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience
- Salary range: $43,805 to $70,075 per year
- Position requires collaboration with various university units including the Dean’s Office, Business Center, Space and Facilities, CaTS, Enrollment Management, Philanthropy, and Advising
Department Academic Administration Sr Full Description
Department Academic Administration Sr
Posting Details
Job Title | Department Academic Administration Sr
Requisition Number | RE53331
Working Title |
Department Name | 8E100:Physics And Astronomy
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 44
Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/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 | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; walking across campus .
Shift | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am -5:00: pm; and occasional evenings and weekends based on unit needs.
Job Summary | The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Department Manager Senior to support academic needs in the Department of Physics & Astronomy.
This individual will: manage the daily workflow and operations of the department to provide high-level staff support for department leadership work with the Department Chair and Administrative Staff Officer III to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively serve as a resource for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and donors facilitate workflow between the department and the centralized units within the College supervise the Department Manager Associate mentor and manage work assignments to ensure deadlines are met maintain a high level of customer satisfaction oversee planning for all events in the department
Successful candidates must possess a broad understanding of an academic setting and be able to effectively communicate among various personalities.
The Department Manager Senior will be expected to collaborate effectively and frequently with centralized College units, including the Dean’s Office, Business Center, Space and Facilities, CaTS, Enrollment Management, Philanthropy, and Advising, along with units across campus and external to the University. This individual will serve as an advocate for the departments and faculty, and an active member of a team of Department Manager colleagues and College staff.
Successful candidates must possess a broad understanding of an academic setting, be able to effectively communicate among various personalities and situations, and be a team player with a strong ability to multi-task and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Excel, Access, Outlook, and Word; multi-tasking; attention to detail; quick-learner; able to prioritize; good customer service skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Driver’s license preferred
Deadline to Apply | 03/06/2026
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 | RE53331
Working Title |
Department Name | 8E100:Physics And Astronomy
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 44
Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/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 | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; walking across campus .
Shift | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am -5:00: pm; and occasional evenings and weekends based on unit needs.
Job Summary | The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Department Manager Senior to support academic needs in the Department of Physics & Astronomy.
This individual will: manage the daily workflow and operations of the department to provide high-level staff support for department leadership work with the Department Chair and Administrative Staff Officer III to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively serve as a resource for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and donors facilitate workflow between the department and the centralized units within the College supervise the Department Manager Associate mentor and manage work assignments to ensure deadlines are met maintain a high level of customer satisfaction oversee planning for all events in the department
Successful candidates must possess a broad understanding of an academic setting and be able to effectively communicate among various personalities.
The Department Manager Senior will be expected to collaborate effectively and frequently with centralized College units, including the Dean’s Office, Business Center, Space and Facilities, CaTS, Enrollment Management, Philanthropy, and Advising, along with units across campus and external to the University. This individual will serve as an advocate for the departments and faculty, and an active member of a team of Department Manager colleagues and College staff.
Successful candidates must possess a broad understanding of an academic setting, be able to effectively communicate among various personalities and situations, and be a team player with a strong ability to multi-task and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Excel, Access, Outlook, and Word; multi-tasking; attention to detail; quick-learner; able to prioritize; good customer service skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Driver’s license preferred
Deadline to Apply | 03/06/2026
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 (*).
- * Describe your experience working with graduate and undergraduate students.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe at length any experience you have in providing administrative support to or managing large research labs in the sciences. This could include managing grants, hiring Research Assistants, ordering scientific equipment or supplies, oversight of security and access to dangerous areas, onboarding research volunteers, or maintaining a capital equipment inventory.
(Open Ended Question)
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