Administrative Services Assistant

Job Title
Administrative Services Assistant


Requisition Number
RE51829


Working Title

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




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


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.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

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.