STEPS Administrative Support Associate I

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks an STEPS Administrative Support Associate I for a temporary, full-time-like role working 32.5 hours per week. Responsibilities center on record retention, including organizing, scanning, and destroying documents with careful attention to confidentiality and accuracy.

Ideal candidates will show emotional intelligence, strong organization, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Emotionally intelligent and able to handle confidential information.
• Must sign and adhere to confidentiality agreement.
• Strong organizational and scanning skills.
• Experience with TEAMS and HR background preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Record retention—organizing, scanning, and destroying documents.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Confidentiality

Organization

Scanning

TEAMS

HR background

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Direction following

Job description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

• Job Title: STEPS Administrative Support Associate I
• Requisition Number: TE09465
• Department Name: 81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Salary Range: $20.00/hour
• Type of Position: Temporary
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Work Shift 8-3
• Expected # of Hours Per Week 32.5
• Job Summary: Record Retention - organizing, scanning, destroying documents.
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Emotionally Intelligent, must be able to sign and adhere to confidentially agreement, organization, scanning, TEAMS, HR background, attention to detail, excellent communication, teamwork, ability to take direction
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Deadline to Apply: 08/19/2026

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe any experiences you have working with confidential data.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Please indicate your paid employment experience with document scanning.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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