Executive Assistant

Job Title
Executive Assistant


Requisition Number
RE51612


Working Title
Graduate School Executive Assistant


Department Name
8W300:Graduate School


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




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


4 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time in front of a computer terminal. Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.



Shift

Mostly weekdays, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with the potential for occasional evenings or weekends for special events or projects.



Job Summary

This position reports directly to leadership of the Graduate School and provides high level executive and administrative support to leadership and other professional staff in the Graduate school. Primary duties include office management, account reconciliations, complex calendar management, procard responsibilities, drafting of correspondence and PowerPoint presentations, event planning, project management, travel planning and guest hospitality.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, superior written and oral communication skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
09/25/2025


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.

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.