Job Title

Office Assistant

Requisition Number

RE37631

Working Title

Department Name

1B450:Residence Life

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

40

Salary Range

$15.00-24.02/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

Some possible lifting (mailbags and packages); and sitting for the majority of the day at the front desk of an undergraduate residence hall.

Shift

7:30 am – 4:00pm, 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 of 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 University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

01/05/2023

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 backgrounds, 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 background check and/or drug screen.