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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleExtension Staff Assistant - Oldham County (Temporary/Part-Time)Requisition NumberDU14160Department Name81C06: KCES Region Central Area 06Work LocationLa Grange, KYSalary Range$15.30 - $17.50Type of PositionTemporaryPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationHigh school /GEDRequired Related ExperienceNo Experience RequiredRequired License/Registration/CertificationDriver's license required.Physical RequirementsLifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 pounds; sitting for long periods of time.ShiftMonday-Friday (8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.); Up to 24 hours during this time-frame as needed.Job SummaryJob Title: Extension Staff Assistant Oldham County (TEMPORARY/PART-TIME)

Location: La Grange, KY

As an Extension Staff Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Extension office. General duties include office management, customer service, record keeping and newsletters, and program support while conducting yourself in a professional manner. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, office receptionist, word processing, Quickbooks, filing, maintaining data bases & mailing lists, developing and maintaining websites, designing newsletters, and providing support for county agents and program assistants.

You will report to a County Extension Agent and there will be a high level of interaction with the general public.

State law may require a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program.

Salary Range: $15.30 17.50Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMicrosoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; QuickBooks; organizational skills; and time management.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePrevious experience working in an administrative support roleDeadline to Apply01/04/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe your experience with the following items: Microsoft Office Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Quicken, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe, & Drupal as well as production and distribution of monthly newsletters, flyers, etc.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * 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 for which either you or this individual serves as a member of the Extension District Board.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a valid driver's license and are you able to drive?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
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Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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