Administrative Support Associate I

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Administrative Support Associate I Requisition Number RE55819 Working Title Purchasing Coordinator Department Name 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES 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

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 and/or standing for long periods of time. Performing repetitive motion tasks.

Shift

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

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, is seeking an Purchasing Coordinator to join our team.

This position provides essential administrative and financial support and plays an important role in helping ensure the department's day-to-day business operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include

• Support purchasing and procurement activities by preparing SRM e-catalog orders for office and laboratory supplies, computers, and technical equipment, as well as preparing and tracking departmental purchase orders and PRD payments.
• Process and maintain purchasing documentation, including goods confirmations and supporting documentation, ensuring transactions comply with University requirements and standards.
• Manage departmental deposits by processing cash and check deposits and transmittals in accordance with University policies and procedures, maintaining accurate records, and communicating deposit information with faculty and staff.
• Provide general administrative and financial support to the department, maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating accuracy, professionalism, and excellent customer service in all activities. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to providing excellent customer service. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the successful operation of a dynamic academic department while supporting faculty, staff, and the broader mission of Martin-Gatton CAFE.

Why Join Us

At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you'll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:

• Exceptional benefits package.
• A formal mentoring program to support your professional development
• Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building
• Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning-where innovation meets impact.

To learn more about the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, please visit pss.ca.uky.edu.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Attention to Detail. Experience managing procards or company credit cards. Knowledge of University policies and procedures. Ability to multi-task.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

BS/BA 4 years

Deadline to Apply 10/12/2026 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How many years of experience do you have collaborating with faculty and staff (e.g., committees, training, programs)?

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

• • Please choose the option that best represents your number of years of paid, full-time employment experience in purchasing, administrative, clerical work?

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

• • Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in cash handling and pro-card management.

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 2 years

• More than 2 years, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents