Extension Staff Assistant - Clark County

Compensation

$15.30 - $21.00 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleExtension Staff Assistant - Clark CountyRequisition NumberRE54598Working TitleDepartment Name81C01: KCES Region Central Area 01Work LocationWinchester, KYGrade Level00Salary RangeType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationNo set minimum requirements.

Click here for more information about equivalencies: Related ExperienceNo set minimum requirements.

Required License/Registration/CertificationDriver’s License Required

Physical RequirementsLifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 pounds; sitting for long periods of time.

ShiftMonday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required

Job SummaryJob Title: Extension Staff Assistant – Clark County

Location: Winchester, KY

As an Extension Staff Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Extension office.

General duties include:

• office management

• customer service

• record keeping and newsletters

• program support

• conducting yourself in a professional manner

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

• office receptionist

• word processing

• QuickBooks

• filing

• maintaining data bases & mailing lists

• developing and maintaining websites

• designing newsletters

• providing support for county agents and program assistants

You will report to an Area Director and there will be a high level of interaction with the general public.

State law may require a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

Salary Range: $15.30 – $21.00

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; QuickBooks; organizational skills; and time management.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePrevious experience working in an administrative support role.

Deadline to Apply06/22/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • Describe your experience with the following items: Microsoft Office Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Quicken, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe, & Drupal as well as production and distribution of monthly newsletters, flyers, etc. (Open Ended Question)
2. • Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family member’s name and the county for which either you or this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board. (Open Ended Question)
3. • Where did you first see this position advertised? - UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.uky.edu)

• Newspaper

• Handshake

• Received an email about the posting

• Social Media

• Friend or Family

• Journal of Extension

• Indeed.com

• Other online job board

• Other

1. • Do you have a valid driver’s license and are you able to drive? - Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required DocumentsOptional Documents1. Resume

1. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

PI285027104

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

RE54598