STEPS Administrative Support Associate

Job Title
STEPS Administrative Support Associate

Requisition Number
TE09130

Department Name
7H018:Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$18/hour

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. (40hrs/wk.)

Job Summary

The Department of Toxicology & Cancer Biology is recruiting an Administrative Support Associate to assist and support the DTCB Business Office. This role will serve as first point of contact for the Department (i.e, answering phones, fielding questions and other inquiries, etc) and provide assistance to faculty as needed. This position will also provide assistance with graduate program administration, coordinating all department events and seminar series, processing of payment documents, making travel arrangements for official guests, and provide back-up assistance as needed for centralized ordering and other departmental functions.

Successful candidates will be detail-oriented; exhibiting maturity and good judgment; have proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; strong interpersonal skills; the ability to prioritize; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and the capacity to work independently and with flexibility.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office Suite, SAP

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
12/19/2025

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.