Administrative Support Associate I

Administrative Support Associate I

Job Title - Administrative Support Associate I

Department Name - Research Farms

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 41

Salary Range - $16.15-25.81/hour

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - AA

Required Related Experience - 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - None

Physical Requirements - Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs.; sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicate with individuals from various backgrounds and student and/or professional levels.

Shift - Typically Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (40 hours/week)

Job Summary - The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking an Administrative Support Associate I, to join the admin team for North Farm, located off-campus at the scenic 1800-acre farm in north Lexington. The Research Farms provide a vast array of teaching, research and extension opportunities for the faculty, staff and students of the college. The Administrative Support Associate position is a key member of the team providing support for accounts payable, purchasing, monthly reconciliation/account monitoring, inventory, fuel cards/accounts, keeping digital and paper files organized, and tracking sales of commodities. Additionally, this position will serve as the backup support for the department Human Resources Administrator.

This position is eligible for the University of Kentucky's exceptional benefits package, which includes: 10 to 15 days of paid vacation per year, and up to 20 days per year with additional years of service 14 paid holidays and bonus days, plus 2 paid personal well-being days Paid parental and elder care leave 200% employer match to your retirement savings contributions Tuition-free classes for you and tuition discounts for family members Affordable health, dental, vision and life insurance including a $0 co-pay for medical and mental health telehealth visits with most plans The Big Blue Family Care program, which makes it simple for UK families to connect with UK students for occasional, part-time childcare needs Student loan savings You might be eligible for lower payments and Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF )

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - SAP, Excel

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - Associate's Degree

Deadline to Apply - 09/01/2026

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.