Administrative Support Associate I

Job Title
Administrative Support Associate I


Requisition Number
RE50834


Working Title

Department Name
8M000:College of Communication and Information


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
41


Salary Range
$15.83-25.30/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

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion tasks and lifting no more than 25lbs.



Shift

Typically Monday-Friday; 8:00 am -5:00 pm.



Job Summary

The College of Communication and Information is seeking a highly organized and detail—oriented Administrative Support Associate I to join the College Administrative Support team. The College provides a dynamic environment for teaching, research, and service opportunities, serving faculty, staff, students and guests across the college. This Administrative Support Associate role is a vital part of the team, supporting essential administrative daily operations to ensure the smooth management of key processes. This highly visible position will be responsible for greeting visitors and serving as the main point of contact for guests and prospective students and families visiting the college in the newly renovated Pence Hall. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, work well in a team environment, and ensure confidentiality when working with all communities representing the college.

About the College:

The College of Communication and Information comprises two schools (School of Information Science and School of Journalism and Media), two departments (Department of Communication and Department of Integrated Strategic Communication), and interdisciplinary master’s and PhD programs. Nearly 100 full-time faculty lead 2,300 undergraduate majors and 350 graduate students while also teaching in the university’s core curriculum and serving students pursuing minors and certificates in the college. The college also houses University of Kentucky’s student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the championship winning Intercollegiate Debate program.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Office365 Suite, Zoom/Teams, SAP



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
07/21/2025


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.