Research Office Admin & Operations Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks an Administrative Support professional for the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). The role manages calendars, correspondence, and scheduling of meetings, workshops, and events for Associate VPs, while maintaining distribution lists and deadlines.

It also supports budgets, payments, and compliance with university procedures. The position contributes to special projects, coordinates reporting, and helps with communications and website updates to promote

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills are essential for managing competing priorities and facilitating communication across the office and with campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the OVPR.
• Coordinate calendars, prepare correspondence, and schedule meetings, workshops, and events.
• Maintain distribution lists and track deadlines.
• Back-up to the Executive Administrative Assistant as needed.
• Assist with fiscal/operational tasks: reconciling ledgers and processing payments.
• Support internal/external communications and organize events and presentations.

Skills

Calendar coordination

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Website maintenance

Job description

University of Kentucky seeks an Administrative Support professional for the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). The role manages calendars, correspondence, and scheduling of meetings, workshops, and events for Associate VPs, while maintaining distribution lists and deadlines.

It also supports budgets, payments, and compliance with university procedures. The position contributes to special projects, coordinates reporting, and helps with communications and website updates to promote