Administrative Support Associate I

Job Title
Administrative Support Associate I

Requisition Number
RE52981

Working Title
Philanthropy Associate

Department Name
81016:Office of Philanthropy and Alumni

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 and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying objects up to 25 pounds. Requires ability to drive vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

Shift

8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily; some evenings and weekends

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Office of Philanthropy & Alumni is accepting applications for a Philanthropy Associate. This Admin position provides high-level administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient functioning of the office. This role serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and supports day-to-day operations, scheduling, communications, and special projects.

This individual will:

• directly support the office leadership including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
• serve as the primary contact for visitors, phone calls, and email inquiries
• assist in preparing correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials
• maintain accurate records, files, and databases
• assist with event and meeting coordination, logistics, and follow-up
• other duties as assigned

This position requires you to:

• communicate and build working relationships with staff, faculty, alumni, and donors
• abide by university guidelines
• maintain confidentiality
• prioritize and manage work effectively
• positively represent the university
• participate in events at different locations both on campus and off campus
• work successfully in a team as well as independently

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, be able to prioritize/be organized and strong communication skills. Required skills include experience with Microsoft Office, data entry, and calendar management.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Event, philanthropy and or higher education experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
02/19/2026

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.