- Posting Details
- Job Title STEPS Executive Receptionist
- Requisition Number TE09345Department Name 3J532:STEPS Temporary Employment
- Work Location Lexington, KYSalary Range $15.00 - $20.00/hour
- Type of Position Temporary
- Position Time Status
- Part-Time
Required Education
Required Related ExperienceRequired License/Registration/Certification
Physical Requirements
- Ability to communicate clearly in person and via phone; prolonged sitting at a reception desk while maintaining a professional and attentive presence; occasional walking to escort visitors or deliver materials within the building.
- Shift
- Work Shift
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Expected # of Hours Per Week
- Eight hours a day
Job Summary
The STEPS Executive Receptionist is a highly visible role responsible for creating an exceptional first impression through professional, polished, and welcoming front-office support.
Key Qualities &
Responsibilities
- Manage incoming calls, communications, and front-office operations with efficiency and discretion
- Deliver exceptional customer service through professional, courteous, and welcoming interactions
- Exercise sound judgment, diplomacy, and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters
- Maintain a polished, organized, and professional office environment
- Support executive operations as needed with exceptional attention to detail, dependability, and professionalism
- Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate
- Able to anticipate needs and resolve issues proactively
- Emotionally intelligent
- Resourceful
- Attention to detail
- Reliable, having a sense of responsibility
- Able to adapt quickly in a high-profile environment and demonstrating ability to take direction
- Handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidence
- Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
- NoPreferred Education/Experience
- Deadline to Apply 06/18/2026Our 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.
