Staff Support Associate II

Job Title
Staff Support Associate II


Requisition Number
RE51672


Working Title

Department Name
81040:AGR ECONOMICS


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
40


Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


HS




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 for extended amounts of time.



Shift

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and Monday – Friday.



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment department of Agriculture Economics seeks Staff Support.



Agriculture Economics explores the entire ‘farm-to-fork’ food system, environmental and natural resources issues, and local and international economic development.



The Staff Support is a valuable member of the team providing assistance in procurement, purchasing, invoicing, and making travel arrangements.



Additional duties include providing assistance for event logistics to include booking venues and making lodging reservations for guests. This position is an important part of the department business office team and will provide customer service to all members of the department(s). The ideal candidate will bring a strong detail-oriented, team-based approach.



At Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, we offer a supportive environment that promotes professional growth through mentorship, development funds, a dedicated staff recognition program as well as a shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky.



To find out more about the Agriculture Economics department click here, and to find out more about the Martin Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment click here.

The role is funded through non-permanent resources.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/19/2025


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.