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University of Kentucky

Administrative Services Asst Senior

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $19 - $31 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ December 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Administrative Services Assistant Senior. This role provides high-level administrative and financial support for the Research Administrative & Fiscal Affairs office and the Office of the Vice President for Research Internal Research Support Programs by processing and reconciling financial transactions, maintaining accurate reports, and supporting internal research funding programs administration.

Highlights
  • Manage financial transactions and monthly reconciliation of university cost centers.
  • Maintain accurate financial reporting and documentation.
  • Support administration of internal research funding programs.
  • Interpret and apply university financial policies effectively.
  • Possess basic knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
  • Prevent budget overspending by tracking funds against approved budgets.
  • Requires Associate's degree and 5 years of related experience.
  • Works within the Research Administrative & Fiscal Affairs office and Office of the Vice President for Research.
  • Full-time staff position with a salary range of $19.18 to $30.68 per hour.
  • Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with physical requirements including sitting for long periods and repetitive motions.

Administrative Services Asst Senior Full Description

Administrative Services Asst Senior

 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Administrative Services Asst Senior
Requisition Number  | RE52565
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 40120:Fiscal Affairs
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 43
Salary Range  | $19.18-30.68/hour
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motions.
Shift  | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary  | The Administrative Services Assistant Senior provides high-level administrative and financial support for the Research Administrative & Fiscal Affairs office (RAFA) and the Office of the Vice President for Research Internal Research Support Programs. This position plays a key role in processing and reconciling financial transactions, maintaining accurate reporting and documentation, and supporting the overall administration of internal research funding programs. The ideal candidate provides detailed attention to accuracy in financial transactions, strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills, and possesses the ability to interpret and apply university financial policies accurately.

The Administrative Services Assistant Senior will understand the structure and operation of university cost centers and have the knowledge to manage the movement of funds between UKRF and university cost centers. This position will be responsible for the monthly reconciliation of cost centers and will identify & correct transaction errors promptly. The ideal candidate will have basic financial and accounting knowledge and the ability to track funding against approved budgets to prevent overspending.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No

Preferred Education/Experience  |
Deadline to Apply  | 12/21/2025
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.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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  2. Cover Letter
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