University of Kentucky
Staff Support Associate II
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Lexington, KY
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Full-Time
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$15 - $25
per Hour
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Other
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February 26th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Staff Support Associate II. The role involves serving as the first point of contact for the Arts Administration Program, delivering customer service to students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and managing responsibilities in marketing, administrative support, fiscal support, and academic activities including scheduling, database and website management, travel, and space arrangements.
Highlights
- Provide excellent customer service and support for the Arts Administration Program's students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
- Coordinate chair and department schedules; manage databases, Listservs, and website.
- Handle department purchasing via Procard and make travel and space reservations.
- Use of various software programs and database systems; proficiency in administrative and marketing tools expected.
- Salary range: $15.30 to $24.50 per hour.
- Requires at least a high school diploma and 3 years of related administrative experience.
- Driver's license preferred but not required.
- Physical requirements include occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and extended computer workstation use.
- Reports to the College of Fine Arts, Arts Administration Department—the first stand-alone department in this field in the U.S.
- Position does not include supervisory duties and may require occasional evening or weekend work.
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Staff Support Associate II
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Staff Support Associate II
Requisition Number | RE53365
Working Title |
Department Name | 8X600:Arts Administration
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 40
Salary Range | $15.30-24.50/hour
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | HS
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 | Occasional lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 50 pounds; standing/walking on campus; occasionally walking with objects up to 25 pounds; sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.
Shift | General daytime business hours; and occasional evenings and/or weekends may be required
Job Summary
The Arts Administration Program in the College of Fine Arts is seeking a dynamic and outgoing Staff Support Associate II to join our team of dedicated staff and faculty. Serving as the first point of contact for the program, the incumbent will provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The Department of Arts Administration is the first stand-alone department in the field in the United States. The department currently offers two degree programs; values innovation in pedagogical models; the advancement of research in the field of Arts Administration; and collaboration among faculty, students, staff, and community. This position is responsible for Marketing, Administrative Support, Fiscal Support, and Academic Activities. Duties include coordinating the Chair and department schedules; updating and maintaining all department databases, Listservs and website; managing department Procard; and making travel arrangements; space reservation; and more.
The University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts thrives by engaging individuals and communities with unique creative perspectives. The College fosters a supportive environment through artistic programming and curricula that reflect a broad range of experiences and voices.We believe the arts are essential to both individual and community life, and we actively promote creative expression among our faculty, staff, and students. We are committed to attracting skilled and passionate faculty, staff, and students who contribute meaningfully to the arts and academic excellence. As a member of the state’s flagship institution, the College promotes thoughtful engagement, respect, and collaboration.Visit our website: https://finearts.uky.edu/
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Driver’s license preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Driver’s License
Deadline to Apply | 03/02/2026
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 | RE53365
Working Title |
Department Name | 8X600:Arts Administration
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 40
Salary Range | $15.30-24.50/hour
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | HS
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 | Occasional lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 50 pounds; standing/walking on campus; occasionally walking with objects up to 25 pounds; sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.
Shift | General daytime business hours; and occasional evenings and/or weekends may be required
Job Summary
The Arts Administration Program in the College of Fine Arts is seeking a dynamic and outgoing Staff Support Associate II to join our team of dedicated staff and faculty. Serving as the first point of contact for the program, the incumbent will provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The Department of Arts Administration is the first stand-alone department in the field in the United States. The department currently offers two degree programs; values innovation in pedagogical models; the advancement of research in the field of Arts Administration; and collaboration among faculty, students, staff, and community. This position is responsible for Marketing, Administrative Support, Fiscal Support, and Academic Activities. Duties include coordinating the Chair and department schedules; updating and maintaining all department databases, Listservs and website; managing department Procard; and making travel arrangements; space reservation; and more.
The University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts thrives by engaging individuals and communities with unique creative perspectives. The College fosters a supportive environment through artistic programming and curricula that reflect a broad range of experiences and voices.We believe the arts are essential to both individual and community life, and we actively promote creative expression among our faculty, staff, and students. We are committed to attracting skilled and passionate faculty, staff, and students who contribute meaningfully to the arts and academic excellence. As a member of the state’s flagship institution, the College promotes thoughtful engagement, respect, and collaboration.Visit our website: https://finearts.uky.edu/
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Driver’s license preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Driver’s License
Deadline to Apply | 03/02/2026
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 (*).
- * Please briefly list the software programs or database systems and proficiency level you currently possess (i.e. Access - intermediate level).
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of paid administrative work experience do you have (i.e. responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling, planning events, or other activities requiring organization and communication)?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Describe your current level of administrative experience (open ended)
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience with customer service and administrative support roles to date (open ended)
(Open Ended Question)
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- Resume
- Cover Letter
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