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Posted May 16, 2026

Office Assistant

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 284617325


University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job Title Office Assistant
Requisition Number RE54442
Working Title
Department Name 1B450:Residence Life
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 40
Salary Range $15.30-24.50/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

HS

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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Some possible lifting (mailbags and packages); and sitting for the majority of the day at the front desk of an undergraduate residence hall.
Shift
7:30 am-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday, when the residence halls are open during the fall and spring semesters.
Job Summary
The Office Assistant (OA) plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations of a University of Kentucky residence hall by providing administrative support, frontline customer service, and risk management assistance. Office Assistants serve as a primary point of contact for residents, guests, and campus partners, helping to ensure smooth facility operations, accurate housing processes, and a welcoming residential environment.

This position is responsible for maintaining housing and payroll records, supporting checkin and checkout processes, managing mail and facility resources, assisting with access control and security procedures, and providing timely support to students and staff. Office Assistants work closely with Residence Life professional staff and campus partners to promote safety, organization, and positive community experiences within the residence hall.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 06/05/2026
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.


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