FWS Fall 2025, Office of Philanthropy Student Office Assistant

Job Title
FWS Fall 2025, Office of Philanthropy Student Office Assistant


Requisition Number
DU13903


Department Name
1B531:Federal Work Study


Work Location
119 Sturgill Building Lexington, KY, 40506


Salary Range
$13.00


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

N/A



Required Related Experience

N/A



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time, occasionally lifting of object up to 25lbs, navigating campus.



Shift

Will be scheduled to work 10-15 hours per week during regular office hours of Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Must be available Fridays from 12:30–2:30 p.m.





Job Summary

Looking for a flexible campus job that fits around your class schedule? Our team is hiring a Student Office Assistant to provide general office support, assist with errands around campus, and help cover the front desk.

What You’ll Do

• Run errands across campus (e.g., picking up items from campus stakeholders or Development Offices)

• Cover the front desk on Fridays and occasionally when staff call in (greeting visitors, answering phones)

• Assist with office tasks such as editing Excel spreadsheets, preparing mailings, organizing supply areas, and other administrative projects

Why This Job?

• Support a welcoming and collaborative office environment

• Be part of the University’s Office of Philanthropy, supporting initiatives that make a real impact for students, faculty, and the community

• Gain professional office, communication, and customer service experience to build your résumé

The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mutual Respect, Mission Driven, Innovation and Transparency.

By applying for a position within UK PAE, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share these values in order to be part of our committed team!”



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Office Suite, strong communication and customer services skills, and attention to detail.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Customer service or other office related roles.



Deadline to Apply
09/21/2025


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.