EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - COMPASS GROUP - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, LEXINGTON

Job Description

Job Description

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

Join Compass Group North America — Be Part of a Transformational Partnership! 
Compass Group is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the University of Kentucky (UK) in 2026, and we’re looking for talented individuals to help bring this innovative, integrated services model to life.

 
This long-term collaboration reflects a bold vision to align and strengthen services across UK’s campus, healthcare system, and athletics programs. By bringing together food service, hospitality, facilities management, and healthcare support, we are building a more connected and dynamic environment that enhances the experience for students, staff, patients, and the broader community. 

The Executive Assistant provides advanced administrative and project support to the Enterprise VP Client Success. This position supports multiple service lines, including UK Hospitality, UK Facilities Management, UK Environmental Services, and UK Patient Care. The role coordinates executive schedules, communications, meetings, reporting, and special projects while serving as a key liaison between operational leaders, client stakeholders, and corporate support teams.

Key Functions

Executive Support
•    Manage executive calendars, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and meeting schedules.
•    Prepare presentations, reports, correspondence, agendas, and executive briefings.
•    Coordinate leadership meetings, client reviews, site visits, and special events.
•    Track action items, deadlines, and follow-up activities to support business priorities.
•    Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
•    Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Project and Administrative Support
•    Maintain reports, dashboards, project trackers, and business documentation.
•    Coordinate project activities and monitor progress against established timelines.
•    Assist with preparation for executive business reviews and governance meetings.
•    Conduct research and gather information to support decision making and operational priorities.
•    Identify opportunities to improve processes, communication, and administrative efficiency.

Partnership and Operational Coordination
•    Support client partnership initiatives across the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare.
•    Coordinate communications among client leaders, operational teams, and corporate partners.

•    Assist with tracking client commitments, operational priorities, and strategic initiatives.
•    Support special projects focused on service excellence, client satisfaction, and operational performance.

Office and Team Support
•    Coordinate training events, town halls, leadership meetings, and employee engagement activities.
•    Assist with office operations, meeting logistics, supplies, and vendor coordination.
•    Support a collaborative, customer-focused work environment.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

•    Three plus years of executive administrative support experience, preferably supporting senior leaders.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
•    Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•    Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Experience in higher education, healthcare, hospitality, facilities management, or related industries.
•    Experience supporting leaders with responsibility across multiple locations or business units.
•    Experience coordinating projects, executive meetings, and business reviews.
•    Familiarity with reporting, performance metrics, and client-facing environments. 

Apply to Compass Group today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:  

Req ID: 1576357

Compass Corporate 

SHANNON MOORE 

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