University of Kentucky
Executive Assistant
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $44K - $70K
💻 Other
🗓️ August 19th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage executive administration tasks including appointments, correspondence, travel planning, and meeting preparation.
- Oversee main office operations to maintain smooth daily functioning.
- Plan logistics for special events hosted by the college.
- Supervise office purchasing and travel functions to support business needs.
- Coordinate staffing schedules and office workflow.
- Use Microsoft Office Suite proficiently (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
- Annual salary range between $43,805 and $70,075.
- Reports directly to the Vice President of Land-Grant Engagement/Dean of the college.
- Work schedule is typically weekdays, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Executive Assistant Full Description
Requisition Number | RE51328
Working Title |
Department Name | 81010:College of Ag, Food and Environment
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 | 4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Extended periods of sitting. May be required to occasionally carry objects up to 20 pounds.
Shift | Days, typically Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary | The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, customer service driven Executive Assistant to support our executive leadership team. This is a critical role requiring excellent judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks in a fast-paced, professional environment.
The Executive Assistant is a trusted partner, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the executive office and acting as a key liaison between leadership, staff, and stakeholders. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Land-Grant Engagement/Dean, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and will manage all aspects of the daily operations of the office.
Key Responsibilities: Executive Administration: managing appointments, preparing correspondence, arranging travel plans, and compiling documents for meetings Office Management: Manage the main office to ensure smooth daily operation Special Events: Plan events logistics Business Support: Supervise all office purchasing and travel functions. Supervision: Coordinate staffing schedules and workflow.
Why Join Us?At Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, we offer a supportive environment that promotes professional growth through mentorship, development funds, and a culture of innovation.
To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 09/07/2025
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.
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.
- * Indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have providing administrative support for professionals at an executive level.
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- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Powerpoint.)
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- * Describe your experience working in a busy office and/or multitasking and/or prioritizing a wide variety of tasks.
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