Staff Support Associate II

Requisition Number: RE51672

Department Name: 81040:AGR ECONOMICS

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 40

Salary Range: $15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Required Education: HS

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 amounts of time.

Shift

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and Monday – Friday.

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment department of Agriculture Economics seeks Staff Support.

Agriculture Economics explores the entire ‘farm-to-fork’ food system, environmental and natural resources issues, and local and international economic development.

The Staff Support is a valuable member of the team providing assistance in procurement, purchasing, invoicing, and making travel arrangements.

Additional duties include providing assistance for event logistics to include booking venues and making lodging reservations for guests. This position is an important part of the department business office team and will provide customer service to all members of the department(s). The ideal candidate will bring a strong detail-oriented, team-based approach.

At Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, we offer a supportive environment that promotes professional growth through mentorship, development funds, a dedicated staff recognition program as well as a shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky.

To find out more about the Agriculture Economics department click here, and to find out more about the Martin Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment click here.

The role is funded through non-permanent resources.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

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