Administrative Services Asst Senior

Job Title
Administrative Services Asst Senior

Requisition Number
RE52565

Working Title

Department Name
40120:Fiscal Affairs

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
43

Salary Range
$19.18-30.68/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motions.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

The Administrative Services Assistant Senior provides high-level administrative and financial support for the Research Administrative & Fiscal Affairs office (RAFA) and the Office of the Vice President for Research Internal Research Support Programs. This position plays a key role in processing and reconciling financial transactions, maintaining accurate reporting and documentation, and supporting the overall administration of internal research funding programs. The ideal candidate provides detailed attention to accuracy in financial transactions, strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills, and possesses the ability to interpret and apply university financial policies accurately.

The Administrative Services Assistant Senior will understand the structure and operation of university cost centers and have the knowledge to manage the movement of funds between UKRF and university cost centers. This position will be responsible for the monthly reconciliation of cost centers and will identify & correct transaction errors promptly. The ideal candidate will have basic financial and accounting knowledge and the ability to track funding against approved budgets to prevent overspending.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
12/21/2025

Our University Community

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