Development Assistant II

Lexington, KY

$48K/yr – $80K/yrFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Description

Posting Details
Job Title
Development Assistant II

Requisition Number
RE55856

Working Title
Associate Director of Philanthropic Partnerships

Department Name
14000:Office Of Philanthropy

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

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

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education
BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience
3 yrs

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?
No

Preferred Education/Experience
None

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.
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Development Assistant II

University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY