University of Kentucky
STEPS Administrative Support Associate
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Temporary
💰 $18 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ January 5th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
- Serve as the first point of contact by answering phones and fielding inquiries for the Department of Toxicology & Cancer Biology.
- Assist faculty and support graduate program administration.
- Coordinate department events and seminar series.
- Process payment documents and make travel arrangements for official guests.
- Provide backup assistance for centralized ordering and other departmental tasks.
- Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP.
- Position is full-time, temporary, with a work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
- Compensation is $18 per hour.
- Requires ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 25 lbs., and to sit for long periods with repetitive motions.
- No supervisory responsibilities; strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.
STEPS Administrative Support Associate Full Description
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 | 01/16/2026
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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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