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Job Title
Administrative Staff Officer III
Requisition Number
RE52347
Working Title
Administrative Staff Officer III - Personnel Lead
Department Name
40120:Fiscal Affairs
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
47
Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
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 motion related to computer work
Shift
Monday – Friday 8a-5p, overtime as needed
Job Summary
The Administrative Staff Officer III – Personnel Lead in the Research Administrative and Fiscal Affairs (RAFA) Office provides strategic oversight and leadership for all human resources, personnel, and payroll functions in the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) area. This position ensures operational effectiveness, compliance with university policies, and alignment with institutional human resources standards across all OVPR units, including research centers, institutes, core facilities, and administrative offices.
Working closely with the Research Area Fiscal Officer, this position manages complex HR and personnel processes, oversees position budgeting and payroll operations, and provides expert guidance to unit leaders and personnel managers throughout the OVPR area. This position will collaborate with the assigned HR Business Partner and interact with central human resources staff on behalf of the OVPR area.
The Personnel Lead will supervise RAFA staff responsible for HR and payroll administration. As a supervisor, the Personnel Lead will set clear expectations, provide coaching and performance feedback, and foster professional development. This position will promote communication and collaboration across HR and financial functions.
This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with the ability to balance strategic oversight and hands-on management. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence and compliance, and will play a key role in supporting the University’s research mission.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes
Deadline To Apply
11/24/2025
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 or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
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.
Administrative Staff Officer III
Requisition Number
RE52347
Working Title
Administrative Staff Officer III - Personnel Lead
Department Name
40120:Fiscal Affairs
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
47
Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
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 motion related to computer work
Shift
Monday – Friday 8a-5p, overtime as needed
Job Summary
The Administrative Staff Officer III – Personnel Lead in the Research Administrative and Fiscal Affairs (RAFA) Office provides strategic oversight and leadership for all human resources, personnel, and payroll functions in the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) area. This position ensures operational effectiveness, compliance with university policies, and alignment with institutional human resources standards across all OVPR units, including research centers, institutes, core facilities, and administrative offices.
Working closely with the Research Area Fiscal Officer, this position manages complex HR and personnel processes, oversees position budgeting and payroll operations, and provides expert guidance to unit leaders and personnel managers throughout the OVPR area. This position will collaborate with the assigned HR Business Partner and interact with central human resources staff on behalf of the OVPR area.
The Personnel Lead will supervise RAFA staff responsible for HR and payroll administration. As a supervisor, the Personnel Lead will set clear expectations, provide coaching and performance feedback, and foster professional development. This position will promote communication and collaboration across HR and financial functions.
This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with the ability to balance strategic oversight and hands-on management. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence and compliance, and will play a key role in supporting the University’s research mission.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
Yes
Deadline To Apply
11/24/2025
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 or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
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.
Salary : $57,158 - $94,286