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Administrative Support Associate I

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Administrative Support Associate I
Requisition Number RE49457
Working Title
Department Name 81360:4-H CENTRAL OPERATIONS
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 41
Salary Range $15.83-25.30/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

AA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Able to lift ten pounds. Able to sit for long periods of time. Perform repetitive motion tasks. Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels.
Shift
Days; Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment’s 4-H units seek a highly motivated individual with exceptional customer service skills and attention to detail for the role of Administrative Support for 4-H Specialists.

Kentucky 4-H is committed to providing positive youth development experiences, ensuring all youth experience belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. Join us in making a meaningful impact on youth and communities across Kentucky!
The individual in this role will provide administrative support for multiple 4-H program areas, including International Programs, Family and Consumer Sciences, Natural Resources, Livestock, Community Access and Engagement, Camping, and Shooting Sports.

Responsibilities include:
  • supply ordering and inventory management
  • processing business application transactions (using software SAP, SRM, PRD) including purchase orders and deposits
  • serve as the front office contact for the department.


This position requires versatility and adaptability, as the employee will need to pivot to new tasks quickly while maintaining a strong focus on customer service. Some local travel may be required to assist 4-H Specialists and support departmental goals.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment fosters a supportive work environment, offering professional development opportunities, a formal mentoring program, and a staff development fund.

This position is crucial to the success of Central 4-H Operations and is based on-campus in the Moloney Building.

For additional information on 4-H Youth Development, please Click Here. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft office suite experience
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years

Driver’s license preferred.
Deadline to Apply 04/03/2025
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.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint).
    • None
    • Basic
    • Average
    • Proficient
    • Expert
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in utilizing Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  3. * Please describe your experience with UK finance systems to include SAP, IRIS, grants management, procard protocols and compliance, Payment Request Documents, travel vouchers, JVs, online cash transmittal, and other finance procedures and processes.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents