University of Kentucky
Extension Staff Assistant - Mercer County
University of Kentucky, Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States, 40330
Job Summary
Extension Staff Assistant – Mercer County. Location: Harrodsburg, KY.
As an Extension Staff Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Extension office. Responsibilities include office management, customer service, record keeping, newsletters, program support, receptionist duties, word processing, QuickBooks, filing, maintaining databases & mailing lists, developing & maintaining websites, designing newsletters, and supporting county agents and program assistants. You will report to an Area Director and interact regularly with the general public.
State law may require a criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services indicating no findings of child abuse or neglect. Salary Range: $15.30 to – $17.00.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business, Zoom.
QuickBooks.
Organizational and time‑management skills.
Preferred Education / Experience Previous experience in an administrative support role.
Physical & Shift Requirements
Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 pounds; sitting for long periods.
Shift: Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.
License/Registration/Certification Driver’s License required.
Required Education No set minimum requirements.
Other Job Information Deadline to apply: 02/02/2026.
Our University Community We value the well‑being of each employee and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations, without discrimination 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 Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Describe your experience with Microsoft Office Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Quicken, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe, & Drupal as well as production and distribution of monthly newsletters, flyers, etc.
Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family member’s name and the county.
Where did you first see this position advertised? (Choose all that apply)
UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.uky.edu)
Newspaper
Handshake
Received an email about the posting
Social Media
Friend or Family
Journal of Extension
Indeed.com
Other online job board
Other
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As an Extension Staff Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Extension office. Responsibilities include office management, customer service, record keeping, newsletters, program support, receptionist duties, word processing, QuickBooks, filing, maintaining databases & mailing lists, developing & maintaining websites, designing newsletters, and supporting county agents and program assistants. You will report to an Area Director and interact regularly with the general public.
State law may require a criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services indicating no findings of child abuse or neglect. Salary Range: $15.30 to – $17.00.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business, Zoom.
QuickBooks.
Organizational and time‑management skills.
Preferred Education / Experience Previous experience in an administrative support role.
Physical & Shift Requirements
Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 pounds; sitting for long periods.
Shift: Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.
License/Registration/Certification Driver’s License required.
Required Education No set minimum requirements.
Other Job Information Deadline to apply: 02/02/2026.
Our University Community We value the well‑being of each employee and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations, without discrimination 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 Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Describe your experience with Microsoft Office Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Quicken, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe, & Drupal as well as production and distribution of monthly newsletters, flyers, etc.
Do you or a family member serve as a member on any county Extension District Board in Kentucky? If yes, please state the family member’s name and the county.
Where did you first see this position advertised? (Choose all that apply)
UK jobs, UK's online employment system (ukjobs.uky.edu)
Newspaper
Handshake
Received an email about the posting
Social Media
Friend or Family
Journal of Extension
Indeed.com
Other online job board
Other
#J-18808-Ljbffr