Job Information
University of Kentucky Administrative Support Associate I in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Administrative Support Associate I |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE45603 |
| Working Title | Event Assistant |
| Department Name | 81016:Office of Philanthropy and Alumni |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 41 |
| Salary Range | $15.67-25.05/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | AA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None. |
| Physical Requirements | The essential job functions of this position require you to: communicate and build working relationships with staff, faculty, alumni and donors from diverse -; abide by University guidelines; maintain confidentiality; prioritize and manage work effectively; positively represent the university; participate in events at different locations both on campus and off campus, and work successfully in a team, as well as independently. Sitting and/or standing at workstation for extended periods; lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Requires ability to drive vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. |
| Shift | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily; and some evenings and weekends. |
| Job Summary | The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Office of Philanthropy & Alumni is accepting applications for an Event Assistant. This individual will assist with the coordination and execution of events, meetings, and administrative duties for the M-G CAFE Office of Philanthropy & Alumni. This person will directly support the Director of Special Events with duties such as reserving spaces, securing vendors, preparing event communication, tracking event attendance, preparing materials, coordinating event volunteers, and other details. In addition, this individual will serve as the college EMS (Event Management System) lead and as the Facility Coordinator for the E. S. Good Barn and all other college event spaces. They will also assist with administrative needs in the Office of Philanthropy & Alumni and other duties as assigned. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service and strong communication skills. Required skills include experience with Microsoft Office, data entry, and event planning. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Event and/or higher education experience preferred. Also, prefer experience using Event Management System (EMS). |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/25/2024 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- How many years of experience do you have working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- Which best represents your experience using SAP?
- 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 your customer service experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have event planning experience? If so, describe that experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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