Job TitleSTEPS Office AssistantRequisition NumberTE09002Department Name8H600:Institute for Sustainable ManufacturingWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$15-$20/hourType of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationRequired Related ExperienceRequired License/Registration/CertificationPhysical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time at computer; lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to25lbs; going to various campus locations for errands/events.
Shift
Work Shift
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. AM shift preferred, 4-5 days/wk
Expected # of Hours Per Week
min 20 hrs/wk, up to 40.
Job Summary
The STEPS Office Assistant position will support the faculty, staff, students and visitors of the Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing (College of Engineering) by assisting as needed with day to day activities of the department.
The main responsibility of the STEPS Office Assistant will be:
- Placing orders for materials and supplies
- Following up on payments
- Receiving packages/documents
Other duties include but not limited to:
- Track/receive/distribute packages and mail
- Electronic and physical document management
- Monitor/maintain office equipment/general supplies
- Manage/maintain conference room
- Help plan/prepare for meetings, site visits and events
- Prepare Concur expense reports
- Submit general workorders and help tickets
- Other duties as assigned
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Proficient with MS Office suite (Outlook email/calendars, Excel, OneDrive), and Adobe Acrobat (creating, editing pdfs).
- Prefer familiarity/experience with Concur, SAP, and UK purchasing and/or payroll policy and procedures.
- Able to effectively manage multiple concurrent requests and priorities.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply08/15/2025Our University Community
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