Administrative Assistant for the Division of Humanities

Transylvania University () a top-tier independent residential liberal arts college of 1000 students in Lexington Kentucky invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant for the Division of Humanities. This is a 9-month full-time in-person position.

The person selected will provide administrative support to the faculty and staff in the Division of Humanities. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence forms reports and schedules; creating expense reports payment/reimbursement requests budget transfers and other financial documents; budget forecasting and tracking; placing book orders; and maintaining webpages. Additional responsibilities include making room reservations and providing logistical support for division meetings lectures and events. This is a nine-month position (typically late August through late May) with a seven-hour workday. This is a benefits-eligible position which includes an employer contribution to a retirement plan health care dental vision and tuition defrayal/reimbursement.

Requirements for this position include a high school diploma and at least two years of administrative experience or equivalent. We are looking for someone who aims to provide stellar customer service in all interactions with faculty staff students and guests and can relay information with empathy and respect. Our ideal candidate is willing to learn new software programs and is someone who eagerly embraces opportunities to make systems or processes more efficient. Candidates must be proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel and have the ability to operate a printer and copier. We are a Google campus so knowledge of the Google suite of apps is a plus. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented able to handle all matters with confidentiality and professionalism and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

To begin the application process please submit your resume and a cover letter by clicking Apply Now below. Please write your cover letter to the attention of Kim Naujokas Executive Assistant to the Dean. Please apply by January 16 2026; however resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Transylvania University is ranked in the top 15 percent of the nations four-year colleges by the Princeton Review which cites its community-driven personalized approach to a liberal arts education through 49 majors and 40 minors. Founded in 1780 it is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country with approximately 1000 students.

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university support of this goal we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds perspectives and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.