Administrative Support Associate I

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAdministrative Support Associate IRequisition NumberRE54399Working TitleDepartment Name81110:HorticultureWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level41Salary Range$15.83-25.30/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsLong periods of sitting in front of the computer. Repetitive motion.ShiftMonday-Friday; 8 am – 4:30 pmJob SummaryThe Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Horticulture department is seeking an Administrative Support Associate I to maintain its business office operations and assist with finance and accounting needs. The selected candidate will serve as an integral part of the business office team and will coordinate procurement card processing, SAP transactions (ex: PRDs, POs, SRM orders), departmental ordering and shipping, reconciliations, front line office operations, and departmental events.

The Horticulture department includes the Horticulture Research Farm and Community Supported Agriculture programs in South Lexington, the UK/LFUCG Arboretum, and the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits. For more information on the Horticulture department Click here.

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is a welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky Click Here.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply05/27/2026Our University CommunityWe 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 (*).

1. * Please describe your experience with UK finance systems to include SAP, IRIS, grants management, procard protocols and compliance, Payment Request Documents, Concur, JVs, online cash transmittal, and other finance procedures and processes.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Describe what "teamwork" means to you and how you function in an environment that fosters teamwork.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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