Administrative Staff Officer II

Job Title
Administrative Staff Officer II

Requisition Number
RE55301

Working Title

Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$48,214-79,560/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

3 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 8:00-5:00, (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) occasional additional hours as needed based on business need

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking a Administrative Staff Officer II to join the business office team.

This position is primarily responsible for supporting the recruitment and retention of staff, serving as the subject matter expert within the department for human resources–related matters, leading the faculty and staff development programs, and coordinating the recognition and retention program. The role also provides backup support for payroll, IES, visas, and employee benefits inquiries across all Markey divisions. In addition, the Administrative Staff Officer II manages all of Markey’s HR team.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that is 3 days on site and 2 days remote.

Internal Employee being considered.

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, Collaboration with all levels of leadership, organized, attention to detail,
Ability to embrace and drive change, Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, programs, and projects, both
independently and in a team, Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, TEAMS)

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, communication, or related field

Deadline to Apply
08/06/2026

Our University Community

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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.