Department Academic Administration Assoc

Department Academic Administration Assoc

Job Title
- Department Academic Administration Assoc

Department Name - 8M200:
Communication

Work Location
- Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 42

Salary Range - $/hour

Type of Position
- Staff

Position Time Status
- Full-Time

Required Education - AA

Required Related Experience - 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
- None

Physical Requirements
- Sitting at workstation for long periods of time, occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift
- Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary
- The College of Communication and Information's Department of Communication is seeking a highly organized and proactive Department Academic Administration Associate to provide executive and operational support to faculty, students and staff of the department. This position plays a key role in coordinating meetings, managing schedules, supporting special events and programs, and facilitating communication across the department with internal and external stakeholders.

The Department Academic Administration Associate will manage the Chair's calendar, coordinate in-person and virtual meetings, prepare meeting materials, record meeting minutes, and track action items. This position will also coordinate logistics with the college Special Events Coordinator, CI Business Center, and centralized Mar Comms and IT teams for on-campus and off-campus meetings, events, and special programs, ensuring seamless planning and execution.

Additional responsibilities include supporting travel and expense management processes, coordinating documentation and reporting for the department, and serving as a liaison with administrative and executive offices across the College. The position will work closely with the centralized marketing and communications teams to promote events and share program information while providing data entry, reporting, and administrative support as needed. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a high level of professionalism.

Attention to detail, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach are essential.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred.

Final date to receive applications - 10/18/2026

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.