STEPS Administrative Services Assistant

Job Title
STEPS Administrative Services Assistant

Requisition Number
TE09241

Department Name
81030:CAFE Business Center

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$20.00/ hour

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

Bachelors

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, walking, standing

Shift

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

Job Summary

The MGCAFE Business Center is seeking a STEPS Administrative Services Assistant to support HR and Finance operations and serve as the primary point of contact for daily office activities.

This role provides key administrative, operational, and event support, including:

• Coordinating purchasing and financial processes,
• Routing forms and requests
• Monitoring shared inboxes
• Ensuring timely communication and workflow across the Business Center
• Manages front desk operations: mail and package distribution, and assists with documentation and system requests
• Coordinate meetings and events—from scheduling and logistics to catering and communications
• Supports engagement activities such as HR events, the Users Group Conference, and the annual holiday lunch.

Additional duties include:

• Maintaining the unit website and distribution lists
• Assisting with marketing materials
• Managing promotional inventory and branded item
• Supporting office-wide administrative processes

This position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys supporting multiple teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Outlook, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Excel

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
03/26/2026

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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.