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Administrative Support Associate I

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $16 - $25 per Hour

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🗓️ July 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Administrative Support Associate I. This role involves processing Payroll Authorization Records (PARs) and collaborating with university departments to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant personnel actions and payroll transactions.

Highlights

  • Process Payroll Authorization Records (PARs) accurately and timely.
  • Collaborate with multiple university departments to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Review payroll documents and transactions to support timely and accurate payments.
  • Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
  • Required qualifications: Associate's degree and 3 years related experience.
  • Role requires handling sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
  • Physical demands include occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds and frequent sitting for extended periods performing tasks such as typing.
  • Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with possible overtime during peak periods.
  • Salary range: $15.83 to $25.30 per hour.
  • Supports Human Resources Compensation Department operations but does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Administrative Support Associate I Full Description


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Administrative Support Associate I
Posting Details
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Administrative Support Associate I
Requisition Number  | RE50744
Working Title  | PAR Processor
Department Name  | 3J541:Compensation
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 41
Salary Range  | $15.83-25.30/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  | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | This position involves occasional standing or walking while carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. It also requires frequent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods, performing repetitive tasks such as typing.
Shift  | Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Occasional overtime may be required during peak volume periods.
Job Summary  | The Administrative Support Associate I in the Human Resources Compensation Department plays a key role in processing Payroll Authorization Records (PARs).
This position works closely with departments across the University to ensure that personnel actions are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with University policies and applicable state and federal regulations. The primary responsibility of this role is to review and process payroll documents and transactions to support timely and accurate payments.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to customer service, collaboration, and confidentiality. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting HR operations through teamwork.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Clear communication skills Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to solve routine problems Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Committed to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | Knowledge of SAP

Deadline to Apply  | 08/03/2025
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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Describe your work experience providing customer service in a fast-paced work environment. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service and include specific details regarding the situation. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Which best represents your years of experience using SAP? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year 
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years 
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years 
    • More than 5 years
  4. * How much direct experience do you have using a computer (e.g. keyboarding, data entry, and e-mail)? 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 2 years
    • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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