Executive Assistant Job at Inside Higher Ed in Lexington

Overview

Job Title: Executive Assistant at Inside Higher Ed

Requisition Number: RE51612

Working Title: Graduate School Executive Assistant

Department Name: 8W300: Graduate School

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 44

Salary Range: $43,805-70,075/year

Type Of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: BA

Required Related Experience: 4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Shift: Mostly weekdays, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with the potential for occasional evenings or weekends for special events or projects

Deadline To Apply: 09/25/2025

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level executive and administrative support to leadership and other professional staff in the Graduate School.
• Perform duties including office management, account reconciliations, complex calendar management, procard responsibilities, drafting of correspondence and PowerPoint presentations, event planning, project management, travel planning and guest hospitality.

Qualifications

• Education: BA
• Experience: 4 years related experience
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; superior written and oral communication skills

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Online Audio and Video Media

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