Program Director Assistant

Job Title
Program Director Assistant

Requisition Number
RE54179

Working Title
Project Operations Assistant

Department Name
40526:Interdisciplinary Human Develo

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

HS

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Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

While there are physical, psychosocial and cognitive requirements of the position, the job duties can be accommodated for essential functions being completed in a variety of ways.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 PM EST.

Job Summary

The Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky is Kentucky’s Center on Disability.


HDI is seeking to fill a Program Director Assistant position. This position supports institute programs and project teams in delivering accessible, disability-related projects and trainings through a combination of in-person and online activities.

The responsibilities of the position include:

• Provides routine support for projects and trainings by assisting with preparation of materials, resources, and spaces to support accessible delivery in in‑person and online settings.
• Supports day‑to‑day operations by assisting with building readiness, materials management, and coordination of project‑related needs following established procedures.
• Assists staff and participants with project and training activities by providing basic support with standard tools, equipment, and online platforms and communicating issues for follow‑up.
• Performs assigned project, operational, and technical support tasks under direction to support effective delivery of departmental activities in in‑person, remote, and hybrid environments.

This position is designated as hybrid but requires some work-related travel to HDI’s campus location to complete in-person functions.

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
05/01/2026

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.