Administrative Services Asst/UKHC

Job Title
Administrative Services Asst/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51935


Working Title
Administrative Assistant


Department Name
H4022:Health System Administration


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
08


Salary Range
$19.00-30.09/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


AA




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


4 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position will include: occasional standing and/or walking with objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasional (<10% of the time) job related travel to campus will be required.



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the possibility that work time may shift to accommodate evening or weekend events.



Job Summary

The Administrative Services Asst/UKHC provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Executive Director of Healthcare Communications and the broader communications team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth execution of strategic communication initiatives by managing complex calendars, preparing executive-level documents, coordinating project workflows, and supporting departmental purchasing and budgeting processes. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while interacting with leaders, faculty, staff, and external partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and committed to delivering service excellence in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects while accurately completing routine functions in a fast paced, high intensity, professional work environment; proficient in Microsoft Office, to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; excellent attention to detail; exceptional planning and organizational skill; solid written and verbal communication skills; ability to solve routine problems and manage resources; demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service, time management, and judgment; and respect for confidentiality and diversity.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer bachelor’s degree in communication related field, with experience working within a health care organization and/or for a communications or PR-related group.



Deadline to Apply
10/26/2025


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.

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.