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Department Administrator II

🇺🇸 Morehead, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K - $86K

💻 Administrator

🗓️ July 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Department Administrator II. This role manages administrative, budgetary, facility-related responsibilities, and some student affairs for the Morehead Campus, reporting to the Associate Dean and collaborating with the Office of Medical Education and College of Medicine. The position requires multitasking, innovative problem-solving, and effective communication within a diverse team environment.

Highlights
  • Oversees administrative, budget, facility, and student affairs for the Morehead Campus.
  • Reports to the Associate Dean and works with the Office of Medical Education and College of Medicine.
  • Requires strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Supervisory responsibilities included.
  • Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree and five years of experience in fiscal management, accounting, or human resources.
  • Requires three years of related experience and a BA degree minimum.
  • Salary range is $52,021 to $85,800 per year.
  • Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, and prolonged computer use.
  • Work schedule is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Supports a tobacco and drug-free workplace and values diversity and inclusion.

Department Administrator II Full Description

Department Administrator II

Job Title  | Department Administrator II
Requisition Number  | RE50779
Working Title  | Department Administrator-RPLP
Department Name  | 7H019:Rural Physician Leadership Program
Work Location  | Morehead, KY
Grade Level  | 46
Salary Range  | $52,021-85,800/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  | N/A
Physical Requirements  | Lift, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Standing or walking objects up to 25lbs. Sitting at a computer work station for long periods of time. Repetitive motion. Job related travel.
Shift  | Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM, with occasional evenings and weekends

Job Summary 
The Department Administrator-RPLP reports to the Associate Dean of the Morehead campus and works closely with Office of Medical Education, College of Medicine and central UK. This position is responsible for administrative, budgetary, and facility related responsibilities and some aspects of student affairs for the Morehead Campus.

The qualified candidate must enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, be able to coordinate multiple tasks, demonstrate innovative problem-solving skills, and be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience  | Bachelor’s degree and five years experience in fiscal management, accounting, human resources or related area preferred.
Deadline to Apply  | 07/15/2025

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.

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
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  1. * Describe a work situation where you had to manage multiple tasks. What did you do and how did you prioritize? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please describe a time when you were a team member on a project, your role on that team, and your impression of team projects. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Are you aware that this position is located in Morehead, KY? 
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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