College Staff Officer

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit for long periods of time; extensive CRT exposure, and repetitive motion (keyboarding); ability to lift items up to 25 pounds.

Shift

Mostly days;
Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Some evenings and weekends.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Dean's Executive Assistant to provide executive-level administrative support for the College of Design Dean’s Office of Administration.

Working closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, chairs and directors, Philanthropy Director, faculty, staff, university leadership, alumni, and donors, the successful candidate will help ensure the efficient operation of the Dean’s Office while advancing the college’s strategic priorities.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint), excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree + 1 year of experience.

Driver's license preferred.

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 09/17/2026

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate the number of years of full time, paid work experience in which you were directly responsible for managing multiple individuals' Microsoft Outlook calendars, including scheduling appointments and meetings?
  • None
  • More than 0 years, up through 2 year
  • More than 2 year, up through 4 years
  • More than 4 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * How many years of paid administrative work experience do you have (i.e. responsible for administrative tasks such as scheduling, planning events, or other activities requiring organization and communication)?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents