Office Assistant

Job Summary

The Office Assistant (OA) plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations of a University of Kentucky residence hall by providing administrative support, front-line customer service, and risk management assistance. Office Assistants serve as a primary point of contact for residents, guests, and campus partners, helping to ensure smooth facility operations, accurate housing processes, and a welcoming residential environment. This position is responsible for maintaining housing and payroll records, supporting check-in and check-out processes, managing mail and facility resources, assisting with access control and security procedures, and providing timely support to students and staff. Office Assistants work closely with Residence Life professional staff and campus partners to promote safety, organization, and positive community experiences within the residence hall.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

• Some possible lifting (mailbags and packages); and sitting for the majority of the day at the front desk of an undergraduate residence hall.

Shift

• 37.5 hours per week;
• 7:30 am to 4:00 pm,
• Monday-Friday,
• when the residence halls are open during the fall and spring semesters.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?