Student - Summer Conference Assistant

Job Title: Student - Summer Conference Assistant

Requisition Number: SE04350

Department Name: 3J5SE:
Student Employment

Work Location: Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus: Off Campus

Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00

Type of Position: Student

Position Time Status : Part-Time

Hours per Week: 40

Final date to receive applications: 03/24/2026

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/04/2026

You must be a current University of Kentucky student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with the University of Kentucky.

Serves as first point of contact to callers and visitors, providing a professional image for the property through efficient direction and assistance; provides administrative support.

Summer Conference runs from May – August.

This role requires availability to work nights and weekends.

Preference is given to current University of Kentucky students/employees.

• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Answer the phone and take messages.
• Greet all people who enter the office.
• Distribute resident packages.
• Respond to email inquiries.
• Provide accurate housing information.
• Assist staff members.
• File electronic communications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education:

Experience:

Experience in customer service within a detail-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements:

May be required to walk long distances or sit for long periods of time, may be required to walk up and down stairs, must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., may be required to perform physical activities in a housing facility environment, ability to work effectively in stressful and high pressure situations, may be required to stay longer than shift on occasion.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Communication & listening skills
• Ability to make mature and responsible decisions
• Appreciation for and ability to work with a diverse population
• Desire to help others
• Ability to motivate others
• Time management skills
• Positive attitude
• Work effectively with the conference team

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.