University of Kentucky
Department Academic Administration Sr
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Operations
🗓️ July 24th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage daily workflow and operations of the Chemistry Department.
- Provide high-level staff support for department leadership including the Department Chair and Administrative Staff Officer III.
- Supervise the Department Manager Associate and mentor staff to meet deadlines.
- Serve as a resource for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and donors.
- Facilitate effective communication and workflow between the department and centralized College units such as Dean's Office, Business Center, Space and Facilities, CaTS, Enrollment Management, Philanthropy, and Advising.
- Oversee planning and coordination of all departmental events.
- Required software knowledge includes Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, and Word.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
- Salary range is $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
- Position involves supervising staff and requires strong multitasking, communication, and customer service skills.
Department Academic Administration Sr Full Description
Requisition Number | RE51023
Working Title |
Department Name | 8E030:Chemistry
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 Academic Administration Sr to support academic needs in the Department of Chemistry.
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, 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.
The Department Academic Administration Sr 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.
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 |
Deadline to Apply | 08/03/2025
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