Administrative Staff Officer I

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

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced staff member to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support across departments. This full-time role handles facilities management, HR, payroll, and academic administration to keep the department running smoothly.

Under supervision, you will coordinate essential functions, ensure policy compliance, and drive efficient processes.

Qualifications

• Provides comprehensive administrative and operational support in facilities management, human resources, payroll, and academic administration.
• Coordinates essential departmental functions and optimizes operational processes to support daily work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate essential departmental functions and optimize operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Promote responsible stewardship of departmental resources.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership, faculty, staff, trainees, and University service units to support efficient daily operations.

Skills

Administrative support

Facilities management

Human resources

Payroll

Academic administration

Education

BA

Job description

Department Name 7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 43

Salary Range

Salary Range $19.56-31.29/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm, some hours outside of normal schedule

Under the supervision of the Department Administrator III , this position provides comprehensive administrative and operational support in the areas of facilities management, human resources, payroll, and academic administration.

The position is responsible for coordinating essential departmental functions, optimizing operational processes, ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures, and promoting responsible stewardship of departmental resources.

Serving as a key administrative resource and liaison, this role collaborates with departmental leadership, faculty, staff, trainees, and University service units to support efficient daily operations, facilitate strategic initiatives, and maintain a well-organized, responsive, and effective administrative environment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/04/2026

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

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• * Please list any software and database systems you have worked with and feel comfortable working with. In addition, please list any university-related systems and /or forms you have worked with (PRDs, Payroll/Timesheets, Housing forms, etc.)

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• * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of full-time paid work experience in payroll, billing, or financial accounting.
  • 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
• * Describe your work experience providing customer service in a fast-paced work environment.

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