Student Office Assistant Intern at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

Must be enrolled as a student with UK

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Sitting for long period of time, lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.

10 hours per week scheduled. Mon-Fri (We will work with class schedule)

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

This position provides support for the MLK Center Fulltime Staff

• Collaborate regularly with MLK Center team members to support planning, coordination, and implementation of MLKC events and engagement efforts through weekly meetings.

• Provide general support for office communications and information sharing.

• Support outreach efforts by engaging students, organizations, and departments through bi-weekly tabling and distribution of office materials during the academic year.

• Maintain a minimum of 7 active office hours per week to assist with general MLKC operations and front-facing support.

• Actively participate as a member of the MLKC student staff team by attending regular staff meetings, retreats, and trainings, and by working a minimum of 5 MLKC events each semester.

• Meet bi-weekly (at minimum) with MLK professional staff to support overall success and balance across academic, personal, and work responsibilities.

• Students in this role may have opportunities to contribute to special projects aligned with their interests and skills, in support of the MLKC mission and initiatives

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the MLKC mission.

The Student Office Assistant intern is expected to demonstrate high levels of confidentiality and a desire to learn new skills. The students in this position must be a self-starter and have an understanding of working in a professional environment, and have excellent customer service skills. This position requires a positive attitude and a willingness to assume a variety of roles. The Student Office Assistant intern is expected to report to work on time, dressed appropriately and show respect for colleagues in the workplace.

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.