Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Office Assistant
Requisition Number
RE50289
Working Title
Department Name
1B450:Residence Life
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
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Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs (mailbags and packages), and sitting for long periods of time at the front desk of a residence hall.
Shift
Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (37.5 hours/week) 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.
Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
The start date for this position will be August 2025.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
06/01/2025
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.
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 background check and/or drug screen. University of Kentucky
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work, Monday to Friday,