Administrative Support Associate

University of Kentucky Posting Details

• Job Title:
  
  Administrative Support Associate I
• Requisition Number: RE54399
• Department Name: 81110:
  
  Horticulture
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 41
• Salary Range: $/hour
• Type of Position:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  AA
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  3 years
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Long periods of sitting in front of the computer. Repetitive motion.
• Shift: Monday-Friday; 8 am – 4:30 pm
• Final date to receive applications: 05/27/2026

The Martin‑Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Horticulture department is seeking an Administrative Support Associate I to maintain its business office operations and assist with finance and accounting needs. The selected candidate will serve as an integral part of the business office team and will coordinate procurement card processing, SAP transactions (ex: PRDs, POs, SRM orders), departmental ordering and shipping, reconciliations, front‑line office operations, and departmental events.

The Horticulture department includes the Horticulture Research Farm and Community Supported Agriculture programs in South Lexington, the UK LFUCG Arboretum, and the James

B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits.

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.