Student - Front Office Public Relations/Receptionist

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local Lexington employer is seeking a part-time Student Front Office Public Relations/Receptionist. The role involves greeting customers, handling telephone inquiries, and providing administrative support. Only current UK students may apply. This position offers a pay range of $12-$15 per hour with a schedule from Monday to Saturday. Applicants should have excellent customer service skills and be organized. Join a workplace that values the well-being of its employees and maintains a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Screen/Direct incoming phone calls.
• Greet/Route all incoming customers.
• Schedule patients.
• General administrative clerical support.
• Open/Close facility.

Skills

Customer service skills

Telephone etiquette

Administrative support

Education

Current UK student

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Student - Front Office Public Relations/Receptionist

Requisition Number: SE04335

Department Name: 3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location: Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus: Off Campus

Salary Range: $12-$15 per hour

Type Of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

Hours Per Week: Monday-Friday 7:15am-12:00pm or 2:30-7:00pm; Saturday 7:45am-1:00pm

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Politely and professionally greet customers and properly conduct telephone inquiries while efficiently facilitating the needs of customers.

Responsibilities

1. Screen/Direct incoming phone calls
2. Greet/Route all incoming customers
3. Schedule patients
4. General administrative clerical support
5. Open/Close facility

Deadline To Apply

Deadline To Apply: 03/03/2026

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.

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date: 02/03/2026