WS - Social Work Office Assistant - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pikeville is seeking a Social Work Office Assistant to provide clerical support and customer service in the School of Social Work office. This entry-level role is ideal for students with strong communication skills and an interest in supporting social work programs.

You will assist with projects, events, data gathering, and scheduling, while utilizing Word, Excel, and phone systems. The schedule is part-time (10 hours/week), onsite at Elliot School of Nursing, 2nd Floor.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Interest in supporting social work programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to group and individual projects including data gathering/analysis, social media and website development, resource and internal development, and budgeting.
• Act as first point of contact for visitors and callers; inform on office practices, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with special projects like Support Cycle project and department events.
• Plan, market, and host evening workshops with partners and student organizations.
• Use MS Word, Excel, multi-line phone system; compile data using software programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Technology

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Drive & Apps

Job description

SOCIAL WORK OFFICE ASSISTANT

Division: CNHS Department: Social Work Experience: Entry-level

Job Code: FWSSOCWKOFFAST Start Date: 8/24/2026

Supervisor/Reports To: Ashton Bartley/Robin Keathley Slone

Serve as the Office Assistant for the School of Social Work, providing clerical support, customer service, and assisting with projects and events. Ideal for students with strong communication skills and an interest in supporting social work programs.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Contribute to group and individual projects including data gathering/analysis, social media and website development, resource and internal development, and budgeting – CT, C, TW, T
• Act as first point of contact for visitors and callers; inform on office practices, policies, and procedures – CT, C, P, CTR
• Assist with special projects like Support Cycle project – C, TW, P, CT, CTR, L
• Assist with and contribute to department events – C, TW, P
• Plan, market, and host evening workshops with partners and student organizations – C, TW, L, CSD, CTR
• Work independently and use available resources to direct guests – CT, P
• Serve as receptionist; greet and direct visitors and answer phone – C, CTR
• Make campus deliveries; provide clerical support, proofreading, photocopying, and filing – TW
• Use MS Word, Excel, multi-line phone system; compile data using software programs – T
• Prioritize responsibilities and work inclusively in a diverse setting – L, CTR
• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate schedule changes, and adhere to appropriate attire – P
• Effectively communicate skills and availability in application materials – CSD

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive and Apps, Social Media & New Technology, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, written & verbal communication, customer focused, willingness to learn new things.

Work Schedule: 10 hours a week, Monday through Friday (office hours vary).

Work Conditions: Heat, cold, noise, humidity, dust, light intensity.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, reaching, stooping, crouching, pushing up to 50 lbs, pulling up to 50 lbs, lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs.

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: $8.75/hour

Location: Elliot School of Nursing, 2nd Floor, School of Social Work Office Suite