Job Information
University of Kentucky Administrative Support Associate I in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| 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 Development This 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 Environment This 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. 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 ().
- Describe your experience using SAP. Include the modules (i.e. FI, BW, HR, etc.) you have utilized.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe a situation where you had to research and review information for the purpose of making a decision or recommendation.
(Open Ended Question)
- Rate your level of expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- None
- Basic
- Average
- Proficient
- Expert
- * 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
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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