Administrative Services Asst/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an Administrative Services Assistant in the Division of Trauma Surgery on-site in Lexington, KY. This role provides essential administrative support to surgeons and division staff, handling scheduling, document preparation, and office tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Ideal candidates will have an AA degree and 2+ years of related experience, with strong MS Office skills and excellent organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• AA degree required for this administrative role.
• Two or more years related administrative experience preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple surgeons or clinicians is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for a Trauma Surgery division.
• Works with surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, and staff.
• Manages scheduling, correspondence, and basic office tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Organizational skills

Education

AA

Job description

Working Title Administrative Services Assistant – Division of Trauma Surgery

Department Name

Department Name MG37A:SURGERY-TRAUMA

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 08

Salary Range

Salary Range $19.00-30.09/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs.

Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.

Job Summary

This position provides administrative support for a section of the Trauma Surgery Division. This position works directly with 7 or more surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, and other section personnel, as well as division and department administrative personnel.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office; Word, Excel; organizational skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree with two or more years related administrative experience in a professional setting preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/01/2026

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your past use of and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite applications.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • None
  • Basic
  • Average
  • Proficient
  • Expert
• * Describe how your communication and organizational skills and experiences make you a good fit for this position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service and include specific details regarding the situation.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please choose the answer that best describes your number of years of paid, full‑time employment experience providing administrative support to faculty members.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1, up through 2 years
  • More than 2, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years