Administrative Services Assistant

Job Title :

Administrative Services Assistant

Requisition Number : RE51829

Department Name :

8H200 : Chemical & Materials Engineering

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 42

Salary Range : $17.41-27.87 / hour

Type of Position : Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education : AA

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Required Related Experience :

4 yrs

Required License / Registration / Certification :

None.

Physical Requirements :

Sitting / standing at computer workstation for extended periods.

Performing repetitive motion tasks.

Shift :

Monday-Friday; and 8 : 00 am-5 : 00 pm.

Job Summary :

The department of Chemical and Materials Engineering is seeking an Administrative Services Assistant.

Will support the department business office by placing departmental orders for supplies; preparing and processing PRD’s and shopping carts; assigning and maintaining financial control numbers. Oversee ordering and receipt of supplies / chemicals for research laboratories. Provide back-up for procard edits and payroll.

Considered the primary administrative support for the Department Chair. Assist faculty and staff in organization and execution of department events including seminars, alumni events, faculty recruitment, and industrial interactions. Support activities related to student groups. Assist the department chair and other department officers in content development for publications, posters and social media.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Deadline to Apply : 10 / 07 / 2025

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.