Administrative Support Associate I

Job Title
Administrative Support Associate I

Requisition Number
RE56096

Working Title
Opera Theatre Program Coordinator

Department Name
8X200:Fine Arts - Music

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
41

Salary Range
$16.15-25.81/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

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 50 pounds; standing/walking on campus and
occasionally with objects up to 25 pounds; and sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.

Shift

Monday – Friday during normal business hours; and occasional night/weekend for special events.

Job Summary

The School of Music in the College of Fine Arts is seeking an organized and collaborative Administrative Support Associate I to provide administrative and operational support for UK Opera Theatre and the UK Choral Programs. Responsibilities include coordinating facility operations and space scheduling; supporting academic programs, choral recruitment, tours, purchasing, travel, and financial recordkeeping; supervising student employees and coordinating graduate assistants assigned non-teaching duties; assisting with productions, concerts, collaborative performances, special events, patron services, marketing, and audience engagement; and serving as a liaison to patrons, schools, community organizations, and other external partners.

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

Computer literate in MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Driver’s license preferred.

Deadline to Apply
10/26/2026

Our University Community

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