STEPS School of Music Office Assistant

University of Kentucky

  • Lexington, KY
  • $17.50 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • 19 hours ago
  • Potential flexible schedule with permission from the supervisor - Monday through Friday.
Job SummaryThe School of Music seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative STEPS Temporary professional to provide administrative services and event support for our students, faculty, alumni, and community partners. This position plays a key role in the daily operations of the School of Music.Key Responsibilities:Administrative & Office Support
  • Provide front-line support in the main office, including answering phones and assisting visitors.
  • Manage mailroom operations, including daily mail pick-up, stocking, and faculty mailbox updates.
  • Create Dean's Excuse letters, process recital payments, and maintain up-to-date faculty contact information.
  • Assist with updates and maintenance of the School of Music website.
Facilities & Inventory Management
  • Oversee locker assignments, methods instrument checkouts, and key inventory.
  • Issue keys to new students and order replacements as needed.
Communications & Marketing
  • Develop engaging social media content for Facebook and Instagram, with a 2025-2026 focus on promoting the 25 Years of Excellence Campaign.
  • Monitor the School of Music email account and ensure timely responses.
  • Maintain and distribute the School's “Concerts and Events” calendar across Outlook and posted displays.
  • Support Friends of Music activities, including newsletters, mailing lists, and RSVPs.
  • Partner with leadership to organize alumni and ensemble participant mailing lists for email outreach.
  • Contribute to the Wildcat Marching Band Oral History Project by supporting documentation and promotional materials.
Event Support
  • Assist with major School of Music events such as the McCracken Awards Ceremony.
  • Coordinate degree recital logistics, including Canvas course management, digital archiving, program ordering, and recital scheduling.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/ExperienceMusic and social media background preferred

University of Kentucky