Executive Assistant

Job Title
Executive Assistant


Requisition Number
RE50955


Working Title

Department Name
3HL00:UK Police


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BA



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

4 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, and viewing computer screens for extended periods of time without difficulty.



Shift

Primarily Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Occasional travel and work expected outside of these hours as needed.



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Police Department is seeking an Executive Assistant for the Office of the Chief of Police. By providing executive support to the Office of the Chief, this position will manage the daily schedule; ensuring the executive staff are informed of any and all changes. This position will also be responsible for all event planning to include graduations, recognition and promotion events, and plans the annual awards banquet for all UK Police employees. This position also provides notary services, manages all building maintenance and reservation requests for UK Police occupied spaces, and ensures the police headquarters remains organized and professional.



Finally, this position provides assistance with budget and human resources needs as it relates to scheduling Chief interviews and preparing expense & travel & training reports for the executive staff.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The successful candidate must be detail oriented, have strong organizational, decision
making and time management skills as well as excellent verbal and written
communication skills, and attention to detail. Must have the ability to build good working relationships andmaintain confidentiality.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/10/2025


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.