University of Kentucky
Administrative Support Associate I
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $16 - $25 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ June 18th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage payroll processing and employee leave tracking.
- Oversee recruitment processes and assist with hiring coordination.
- Coordinate employee uniform processes and annual inventory.
- Serve as primary delegate for departmental ProCard transactions and process cash/check transmittals.
- Track commodity inventory and sales; assist with reconciliation and provide backup support for accounts payable, purchasing, and inventory functions.
- Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of SAP and Concur preferred.
- Required education: Associate's degree; preferred driver's license.
- Minimum of 3 years related experience in administrative support, HR functions, or financial processing.
- Full-time staff position with a salary range of $15.83 to $25.30 per hour.
- Work location at the 1,800-acre North Farm in North Lexington supporting agricultural education and research.
Administrative Support Associate I Full Description
Requisition Number | RE50171
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,
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | SAP, Concur, Microsoft Office (Excel, word, etc..), Customer Service
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Associates Degree ; Driver’s license preferred
Deadline to Apply | 07/01/2025
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