Administrative Support Associate I
University of Kentucky

Job Title:

Administrative Support Associate I

RE45137

Department Success Specialist

8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed

Lexington, KY

41

$15.67-25.05/hour

Staff

Full-Time

AA

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

3 yrs

None

sitting at workstation, repetitive motion, lifting files

M-F; 8:00am -5:00 pm

The Department Success Specialist (DSS) position encompasses a multifaceted role involving the daily operation of the departmental office. From managing the front desk and greeting visitors to maintaining calendars and assisting with course schedules, this role demands meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills. Additionally, the role involves student support activities such as answering inquiries, scheduling interviews, and facilitating student meetings, requiring a thorough understanding of departmental programs and strong interpersonal communication abilities. Furthermore, the position entails comprehensive departmental support, including mail handling, inventory management, and overseeing office supplies. Responsibilities extend to financial and business operations, involving record-keeping, procurement, and adherence to university accounting regulations. Finally, procurement and travel management tasks require precision and efficiency in handling departmental expenditures, travel arrangements, and compliance with policy and procedures.

Advanced word processing and spreadsheets, office procedures, administrative abilities, database management, University Systems, SAP training, course scheduling, good people skills.

No

Knowledge of Mac and Windows OS

05/13/2024

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.