Agriculture Extension Associate Senior

Job Title
Agriculture Extension Associate Senior

Requisition Number
RE54501

Working Title

Department Name
81023:COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s License required

Physical Requirements

Extended periods of sitting.

Shift

Days

Job Summary

The Kentucky Cooperative Extension System is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and mission-driven professional to serve as a Senior Extension Associate within the Office of the Associate Dean and Director of Extension. This position plays an important role in supporting statewide initiatives and advancing the strategic priorities of Extension across Kentucky.

The Senior Extension Associate provides leadership in operational coordination, program support, and organizational management while working closely with Extension leadership, specialists, county agents, and administrative teams. The successful candidate will help ensure effective communication, efficient processes, and high-quality program delivery throughout the statewide Extension system.

About the Role
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful statewide programs that support Kentucky communities through education, outreach, and service. The Senior Extension Associate will work alongside dedicated professionals committed to strengthening the mission and reach of Extension across the Commonwealth.

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

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

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
05/27/2026

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.