Agriculture Extension Specialist Senior

Job Title
Agriculture Extension Specialist Senior

Requisition Number
RE53403

Working Title
Extension Specialist Ag Nurse

Department Name
81330:FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
48

Salary Range
$62,941-103,834/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

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

This position requires occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds and loading and/or unloading supplies and materials onto carts. Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and repetitive motion tasks

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; some weekends and evening activities may be required as needed.

Job Summary

Extension Specialist in Agriculture Health and Safety
Family and Consumer Sciences
Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment


The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) unit housed within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, is seeking an innovative leader for the Extension Specialist in Agriculture Health and Safety role.

The Specialist helps support the FCS mission of improving the quality of individual and family life through education, research, and outreach.

About the Role


This position leads innovative Extension programming that translates cutting-edge research into practical solutions for communities across the state. The specialist empowers Extension agents through training, mentorship, and high-quality educational resources, ensuring research-based knowledge reaches those who need it most. Working collaboratively with state and national partners, the role advances strategic initiatives, strengthens external funding support, and measures and communicates meaningful program impact. The specialist contributes to University and College service while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position is contingent on continued funding.

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 the FCS please 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

Strong organizational and time/project management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. MS Windows, Excel, Qualtrics

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Nursing License Preferred. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member and/or leader with faculty, staff, volunteers, and clientele preferred.

Drivers License preferred

Deadline to Apply
03/05/2026

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.