Office Assistant at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Office Assistant
Requisition Number	RE45007
Working Title	Community Administrative Assistant
Department Name	1B450:Residence Life
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	40
Salary Range	$15.15-24.26/hour
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Some possible lifting (mailbags and packages); and sitting for the majority of the day at the front desk of an undergraduate residence hall.
Shift	37.5 hours per week; 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday, when the residence halls are open during the fall and spring semesters.
Job Summary	Some of the department’s most important goals are to maintain security in our facilities and to develop welcoming, helpful communities on campus. The Office Assistant is one of the front-line staff members in this effort. Responsibilities include engaging with residents, guests, and University personnel in a helpful and friendly manner to answer questions and provide resources; providing desk and phone coverage in a friendly, prompt, and reliable manner; maintaining accurate housing information and be organized and timely with any corrections; responding promptly to issues involving the Housing Assignments Office; working with the Senior Staff to review payroll process for accuracy; and maintaining and submitting reconciliation forms. The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/. The start date for this position will be August 2024.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	05/05/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of paid work experience do you have working with Payroll?
   • None
   • More than 0, through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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