What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEPS Administrative Support Associate position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
STEPS Administrative Support Associate
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
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
Deadline To Apply
01/16/2026
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.
STEPS Administrative Support Associate
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
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
Deadline To Apply
01/16/2026
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.
Salary : $18