Deadline
Nov 06, 2026
Closing in 18 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 17, 2026
Offered salary$10-$12
About the role
Student: Front Desk/Receptionist
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Student: Front Desk/Receptionist |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | SE04486 |
| Department Name | 3J5SE: Student Employment |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| On Campus/Off Campus | Off Campus |
| Salary Range | $10-$12 |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Hours per Week | 10-15 - Afternoon/evening availability required |
| Job Summary | You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK. LexPets is looking for a highly motivated, upbeat person as an office administrator in our dog daycare and boarding facility. Along with a strong work ethic and physical stamina, you must be responsible, honest, patient, prompt and dependable. Learn more at lexpets.com/about/employment. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities • Pet handling required. • Microsoft Office skills, you will also be using a pet care software to book, check-in and checkout pets PREFERRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities • Friendly, outgoing, confident personality – We want to make our customers feel like family, and the receptionist is key to helping out with this. • Must be able to multitask – at any given time you may be greeting people, answering the phone, holding a dog’s leash, etc. • Strong written and verbal communication skills – job will including answering the phone, emailing customers, explaining our pricing, policies and most importantly – explaining why we are the premier pet care facility in Lexington • Strong organizational skills – filing, organizing, scanning, record keeping. • Nice handwriting – must be legible when sending handwritten notes to dog owners and to other staff members. • Some cleaning responsibilities. |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/06/2026 |
| Our 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. |
| Anticipated Start Date | 10/29/2026 |
Posting Specific Questions
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You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
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This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
- Yes
- No
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This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third-party non-UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
- Yes
- No
How to apply
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