STEPS Program Coordinator I

Job Title
STEPS Program Coordinator I


Requisition Number
TE08991


Department Name
81020:RESEARCH


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$22.64 to $27.87/hour


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

An M.S. or Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of experimental biological science, and professional research experience with companion animals.



Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, Repetitive motion, working at a computer for long periods of time. May need to lift over 20ibs.



Shift

Work Shift
M-F 8am-5pm

Expected # of Hours Per Week
40



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky invites applications for an interim STEPS Program Coordinator I. This position will be the Coordinator of the Higgins-Neyland Companion Animal Program, a new and innovative initiative focused on the human-companion animal bond. The primary responsibility of the interim Coordinator will be to identify and collate existing information about the work and experimental models that exist in this area from the University of Kentucky and external sources.

The resulting report will be available to the Director of the Higgins-Neyland Companion Animal Program when hired.

Please upload the following documents when submitting an application:

• Curriculum Vitae containing names and contact information of three professional references who can address your qualifications
• Cover Letter Section – Letter of interest that summarizes your qualifications, area of expertise, and career goals
• Academic Transcripts

The Martin-Gatton (M-G) College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) is fulfilling the land-grant promise of educational excellence, civic leadership, transformational research, and shared knowledge serving the common good. We serve the people of the Commonwealth and across the world through education, outreach, service, and research by finding solutions to improve lives today and create a sustainable future. We integrate teaching, research, and extension in our work. We recruit, retain, and graduate students who are competent, responsible, and workforce ready. For more than 130 years, M-G CAFE has provided research results to the community. From traditional labs and research farms to high-tech diagnostic and research centers, we offer science-based, practical solutions that affect the everyday lives of Kentuckians and people around the world. Our Cooperative Extension programs are engaged in Kentucky’s 120 counties, identifying and addressing needs not only in agriculture a nd natural resources, but also 4-H and youth development, family and consumer sciences, as well as community & economic development. We create a welcoming environment that allows our faculty, staff, and students to reach their highest potential.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desire to collaborate with others in a collegial team environment.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/24/2025


Our University Community

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