Administrative Services Asst Senior

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks an Administrative Services Assistant for the Office of Student Organizations and Activities in Lexington. You will provide administrative, financial, and systems coordination support in a fast-paced environment serving 700+ student organizations, while ensuring policy compliance and effective office operations.

Responsibilities include assisting with communications, scheduling, information management, and event support, along with guiding students, staff, and

Qualifications

• AA required for position.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience with budget management and project management is valued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Office of Student Organizations and Activities operations.
• Process financial and procurement documentation.
• Support departmental workflows for accuracy and continuity of services.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

Systems support

Customer service

Programming support

Education

AA

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Department Name 1B430:Student Organizations and Activities

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level 43

Salary Range

$19.56-31.29/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

AA

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive work.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (37.5 hours/week).

Job Summary

The Administrative Services Assistant supports the daily administrative and operational functions of the Office of Student Organizations and Activities ( SOA ). This position serves as the primary point of contact for the office and provides administrative, financial, and systems coordination support within a fast-paced, student-centered environment serving over 700 registered student organizations. This role coordinates office operations, processes financial and procurement documentation, and supports departmental workflows to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuity of services. The position works closely with departmental leadership and the Student Success Business Office to facilitate account monitoring, documentation, reporting, and problem resolution in alignment with University policies and procedures. The Administrative Services Assistant provides administrative support for SOA programs, trainings, meetings, and events, while assisting with communications, scheduling, information management, and systems processes that enhance office efficiency. The role also assists students, staff, faculty, alumni, and visitors by providing guidance, referrals, and policy navigation support. Success in this position requires strong organizational and customer service skills, critical thinking, sound judgment, discretion in handling sensitive information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions. Attention to detail, adaptability, and proficiency with administrative and financial systems, including Microsoft Office applications, are essential. This position contributes directly to effective office operations, staff workflows, and the overall student experience through responsive service and operational support.

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Budget management
• project management
• systems support
• customer service
• programming support

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelors Degree
• preferred experience with budget management
• project management
• systems support
• customer service
• programming support

Deadline to Apply

11/17/2026

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

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