Administrative Support Associate I

Job Title
Administrative Support Associate I

Requisition Number
RE56113

Working Title

Department Name
14000:Office Of Philanthropy

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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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Ability to move through building and to attend meetings across campus and off campus, sitting for long periods of time and repetitive motion tasks.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Summary

UK Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement is seeking a qualified individual to provide senior-level administrative support to the Stakeholder Engagement team. This position will provide support including calendar management, meeting coordination, document/report preparation, travel arrangements, billing reconciliation and file management for the units. Additionally, this position will handle incoming communications as well as outgoing correspondence to internal and external constituents as well as plan, coordinate and execute various communication- and event-related assignments within established timelines. The position will also assist in preparing event materials, maintaining database updates and RSVPs, managing budgets, overseeing the registration process, and handling general event management.

The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mission Driven, Mutual Respect, Innovation and Transparency.

By applying for a position within UK PAE, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share these values in order to be part of our committed team!

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members and partners. • Understanding of higher education.; • Knowledge of best practices in advancement generally and alumni relations specifically.; • Demonstrated connection or familiarity with the University of Kentucky.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience in higher education, alumni relations, association management or in a closely related field.; • Demonstrated organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communications skills.; • the ability to work effectively with people as partners and team members.; • Experience with event planning, oversight and direction.; • Significant and progressively responsible experience in the management and integration of marketing, communications and strategic planning, • Experience working with diverse groups of people and a demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Deadline to Apply
10/21/2026

Our University Community

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