Administrative Services Assistant

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity / M/F/ Disability / Protected Veteran Status.

Job Title:

Administrative Services Assistant

Requisition Number: RE52972

Department:
Nursing Instruction (7E100)

Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 42

Salary Range: $ / hour

Type of Position:
Staff

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

The College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky seeks an Administrative Services Assistant to provide comprehensive human resources, payroll, and office support for the business office and the CON Research Nursing Department. The role manages the full employee life cycle for staff on several state Medicaid grants, including onboarding, payroll administration, and cost distribution management, while ensuring compliance with College, University, and regulatory policies.

The role functions as a time administrator for biweekly and monthly payroll for grant‑funded staff. The position supports the entire CON with hiring and time management of temporary, STEPS, and student positions. As the College of Nursing continues to grow, this position will serve as backup support for the HR Director, Payroll Specialist, and business office operations as needed.

• Maintain employee records and administer overall payroll, timekeeping, and benefit administration for staff on state Medicaid grant projects.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and off‑boarding of temporary, STEPS, and student positions.
• Serve as time administrator for biweekly and monthly payroll for grant‑funded staff.
• Support the business office with grant‑funded work order cost distribution and cost tracking.
• Act as backup support for the HR Director, Payroll Specialist, and business office operations as required.

Education: Associate’s Degree (AA) required.

Related

Experience:

4 years

Preferred Education/

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience.

License/Registration/Certification: None required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Shift: Monday—Friday with some additional hours after hours and on weekends during peak periods.

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, including a national background check and/or drug screen.

01/29/2026

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