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Job Title Administrative Support Associate I Requisition Number RE49135 Working Title Department Name 81270:Research Farms 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 Sitting for extended periods of time. Shift Monday – Friday 7:30 am- 4:30 am. Job Summary The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Support Associate to join the Research Farms division. The Research Farms provide a dynamic environment for teaching, research, and extension opportunities, serving faculty, staff, and students across the college. This Administrative Associate role is a vital part of the team, supporting essential administrative operations to ensure the smooth management of key processes.

Key Responsibilities· Payroll & Leave Administration: Manage payroll processing and leave tracking for employees.· Position Management & Hiring Coordination: Oversee recruitment processes, assist with hiring procedures, and ensure compliance with policies.· Administrative Support: Coordinating Employee Uniform process, assist in the yearly inventory processes· Financial & Procurement Support: · Serve as the primary delegate for entering departmental ProCard transactions.· Prepare and process cash/check transmittals.· Track commodity inventory and sales.· Assist in reconciliation.· Provide backup support for accounts payable, purchasing, and inventory functions.Qualifications & Skills· Experience in administrative support, HR functions, or financial processing preferred.· Strong organizational and attention to detail..· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn financial/HR management systems.· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Benefits & Professional DevelopmentThis position offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a welcoming work environment, offering professional development opportunities such as:· A formal mentoring program.· A staff professional development fund.Work EnvironmentThis position is located off-campus at the scenic 1,800-acre North Farm in North Lexington. The Research Farms provide a unique and engaging workplace that supports agricultural innovation and education.For more details about the Research Farms division, visit: Research Farms.Join us and be part of a team at M-G CAFE and see how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities SAP, Concur, Microsoft Office (Excel, word, etc..). Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Associates Degree ; Driver’s license preferred. Deadline to Apply 02/25/2025 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.


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