Administrative Support Associate II

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky is seeking an Administrative Support Associate II. This key position will lead the administrative staff in the Director's Office, focusing on clerical support, event planning, and scheduling responsibilities. Applicants should demonstrate strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, ensuring effective operation within the center.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant work experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as team leader for administrative staff in the Director's Office.
• Provide clerical, logistical, and administrative support for the executive team.
• Plan and manage special events and oversee scheduling.

Skills

MS Outlook

Excel

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position requires lifting and handling boxes of paper and other office supplies (weekly), walking long distances across campus (periodically), and sitting for one to three hours at a time. Repetitive motion.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. Occasional overtime may be necessary.

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking an Administrative Support Associate II to serve as the team leader for administrative staff in the Markey Cancer Center’s Director’s Office and work with the Assistant Director for Administration to ensure smooth and seamless operation.

Duties include: providing clerical, logistical, and administrative support for executive team; planning and managing special events; and overseeing scheduling of both facilities and individuals.

In addition to being detail-oriented, the successful candidate will exhibit maturity and good judgment and have: proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel; strong interpersonal skills; the ability to prioritize; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and the capacity to work independently and with flexibility.

This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.

IMPORTANT : Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits .

MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word; Ability to search and navigate the Internet; Strong interpersonal skills; Well-developed verbal and oral communication capabilities; Problem-solving.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 07/01/2025

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your work experience in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your leadership experience, either as a team leader or direct manager of other employees.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Briefly describe your work history and skill levels with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please indicate your years of experience performing clerical/administrative duties in a medical environment.
  • 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
• * Please choose the answer that best represents your years of paid, full-time employment experience in an academic environment.
  • 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