Stuckert Student Assistant

Job Title
Stuckert Student Assistant

Requisition Number
DU14505

Department Name
1B210:Career and Academic Support

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$12.00 per hr

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Be enrolled at the University of Kentucky, preference given to undergraduate students

Required Related Experience

Some customer service experience preferred

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing and pulling objects up to 25 Ibs. Sitting for long periods of time

Shift

Variable depending on department needs and schedule. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours may be available during the summer and other breaks. Working hours may range from 4 to 20 per week. There may be opportunities to work nights and weekends as needed.

Job Summary

The Stuckert Student Assistant will serve as a support for maintaining the daily operational functions for the career center space and services. Operational responsibilities include serving as the first point of contact for students, faculty, employers, and guests, at our front desk, checking students into Handshake, scheduling appointments, answering the phone, sorting mail, routing questions to the appropriate staff, and responding to e-mails on behalf of the center. This position will also provided additional opportunities to serve as a career ambassador for the Stuckert Career Center his position will assist with presentations, special events, peer drop in appointments, career fairs, tabling and outreach efforts as needed. Preference given to students eligible for Federal Work Study

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Professionalism, learning, adaptability, phones, computers, strong customer service skills, and a desire to help others. Must learn and use Handshake and help others with the platform.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

n/a

Deadline to Apply
04/24/2026

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.