Administrative Services Assistant

Job Title
Administrative Services Assistant

Requisition Number
RE53318

Working Title
HR Coordinator

Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

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

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires lifting of light weight objects up to 10 lbs, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hrs/week

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking an Administrative Services Assistant to join the business office team. This position is primarily responsible for supporting the recruitment of staff and students, serving as a key point of contact for human resources–related matters. The role also provides backup support for payroll and employee benefits inquiries across all Markey divisions. In addition, the Administrative Services Assistant manages documentation and monitoring activities related to employment actions.

This position has a hybrid work arrangement that is 3 days on site and 2 days remote

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent written & oral communication skills, Integrated Employment System (IES), SAP, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, TEAMS), able to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and students as well as University Employment, Compensation, Payroll, Graduate School, International Student & Scholar Services, etc. Able to multi-task and change direction quickly, Adobe Acrobat

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BA/BS in a social science with 3 or more years of HR/Payroll experience, Integrated Employment System (IES), SAP, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, TEAMS), Adobe Acrobat

Deadline to Apply
03/04/2026

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.