Development Assistant II

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement seeks an Associate Director, Philanthropic Partnerships to support fundraising, partner engagement, and campaign execution across a portfolio of corporate, organizational, or community partners. Regular travel in central and eastern Kentucky is required.

Reporting to the Director, this donor-facing role coordinates fundraising campaigns, develops digital and print advertising, and manages social media directly related to

Qualifications

• Multi-tasking, detail oriented, and trustworthy with confidential information.
• Proficient in Excel with working knowledge of social media.
• Strong communication and ability to manage complex schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage partner relationships and coordinate fundraising campaigns and activations.
• Develop digital and print advertising for philanthropic campaigns.
• Oversee social media related to philanthropic campaigns and travel to central/eastern Kentucky.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Trustworthy

Confidential information

Schedule management

Strong communication

Excel

Social media

Education

BA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Working Title Associate Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

Department Name

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 45

Salary Range

Salary Range $48,214-79,560/year

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position may require sitting, standing and/or walking for extended periods of time. Occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs may be required.

Shift

Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend hours. As an exempt-level position, additional hours will be required as needed to perform job duties.

Job Summary

The UK Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, in partnership with UK HealthCare and the College of Medicine, seeks an Associate Director, Philanthropic Partnerships for its Philanthropic Partnerships, Events and Programs team to support fundraising, partner engagement, and campaign execution across a portfolio of corporate, organizational, or community member led philanthropic partners. Reporting to the Director, Philanthropic Partnerships, this donor facing role manages partner relationships, coordinates fundraising campaigns and activations, develops digital and print advertising, and manages social media directly related to philanthropic campaigns. Regular car travel for partners visits in central and eastern Kentucky is required throughout the year.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands on execution. This position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to represent UK HealthCare and PAE with professionalism and confidentiality. Our team culture is grounded in the division’s COMMIT values — Collaboration, Communication, Mission Driven, Mutual Respect, Innovation, and Transparency — and candidates should be ready to contribute to that environment.
By applying for a position within UK PAE , you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share
these values in order to be part of our committed team!

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Multi-tasking, attention to detail, trustworthy, can maintain confidential information, ability to manage very complex schedules; make good decisions based on meeting times and locations. Proficient in Excel with a working knowledge of social media is preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

None

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/01/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How many years of experience do you have in peer to peer fundraising and partner engagement roles?
  • 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
• * How much experience do you have creating social media content or managing digital engagement for an organization or its campaigns?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 6 months
  • More than 6 months, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * How many years of experience do you have working with reporting, data analytics, or organizing constituent/donor data?
  • 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
• * How many years of experience do you have coordinating events, managing campaign communications, or supporting program logistics?
  • 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
• * The Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. These values are collaboration, communication, mission driven, mutual respect, innovation and transparency. Please choose one of the PAE values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

  (Open Ended Question)