Hybrid Research Administration & Operations Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Administration Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Office of the Vice President for Research. The role involves calendar coordination, correspondence preparation, and scheduling of meetings, workshops, and events for the Associate Vice Presidents for Research.

The position also supports fiscal functions, reconciles ledgers, processes payments, ensures compliance with university procedures, and contributes

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years of experience with an Associate's degree or equivalent
• Related experience can substitute for education per UK policy
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Office of the Vice President for Research
• Coordinate calendars, correspondence, and scheduling of meetings, workshops, and events
• Maintain distribution lists and track deadlines across the office
• Support fiscal and operational functions, including reconciliation of ledgers and processing payment documents
• Assist with internal/external communications, website updates, and event planning

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Administration Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Office of the Vice President for Research. The role involves calendar coordination, correspondence preparation, and scheduling of meetings, workshops, and events for the Associate Vice Presidents for Research.

The position also supports fiscal functions, reconciles ledgers, processes payments, ensures compliance with university procedures, and contributes