Administrative Services Asst Senior

Job Title :

Administrative Services Asst Senior

Requisition Number : RE52191

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

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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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Deadline to Apply : 11 / 17 / 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.