STEPS Executive Office Coordinator
University of Kentucky · Greater Lexington Area · 3 days ago
Administrative$20/hrPart-time
Job Summary
The Executive Office Coordinator serves as a strategic ambassador for the organization, providing executive-level administrative and operational support while ensuring seamless, professional, and highly responsive front-office experience. This highly visible role is critical in representing the organization’s culture, values, and commitment to excellence through every interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Leadership Competencies & Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, employees, and external partners, fostering a welcoming, professional, and service-oriented environment that reflects organizational excellence.
- Manage complex communications, including incoming calls, inquiries, and correspondence, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism to ensure timely and effective resolution.
- Demonstrate exceptional executive presence, diplomacy, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information, stakeholder interactions, and organizational matters.
- Maintain a polished, organized, and efficient environment that supports productivity, professionalism, and a positive stakeholder experience.
- Anticipate and support executive and operational needs through proactive problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence.
- Ensure a consistently high standard of customer experience by delivering responsive, courteous, and solution-focused service to a diverse range of constituents.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Able to anticipate needs and resolve issues proactively
- Emotionally intelligent
- Resourceful
- Attention to detail
- Reliable, having a sense of responsibility
- Able to adapt quickly in a high-profile environment and demonstrate ability to take direction
- Handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidence
Preferred Education/Experience
The ideal candidate should have:
- Related experience
- Ability to communicate clearly in person and via phone
- Prolonged sitting at a reception desk while maintaining a professional and attentive presence
- Occasional walking to escort visitors or deliver materials within the building
Deadline to Apply
07/29/2026