Administrative Support Associate I

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Administrative Support Associate I Requisition Number RE55879 Working Title Department Name 81070:ANIMAL AND FOOD 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

Able to lift up to 50 lbs; sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday - Friday (37.5 hours/week)

Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Department of Animal and Food Sciences seeks an Administrative Support Associate I. This position works closely with the Business Officer and is an integral part of the Department's Business Office. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

About the Role

In this role duties, include but are not limited to: prepare reconciliations for the department, to include cost centers and grants, as well as unit inventories for asset tracking; manage account documentation for completed transactions including filing, copying, and annual document destruction requests; coordinate monthly collection of animal unit inventories; support twice-annual animal sales requests to Surplus Property; collection and processing of transaction receipts, packing slips, invoices, and any other documentation; purchasing and payment processing.

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.

For additional information about AFS, Click Here. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Working knowledge of Excel and Teams. Excellent communication and

organizational skills. Driver's license preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 09/28/2026 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.

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• Resume