Extension Staff Assistant – Floyd County

University of Kentucky; Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Staff Assistant to provide administrative support for the Floyd County Extension Office in Prestonsburg, KY. You will handle office reception, word processing, data management, and communications to keep programs running smoothly.

Responsibilities include creating newsletters, maintaining websites, and assisting county agents and program assistants. A background check may be required; periodic hours include evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and administrative software.
• Ability to manage data bases, mailing lists and newsletters.
• Experience with QuickBooks and website maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Office receptionist, word processing and filing tasks.
• Maintain data bases, mailing lists and newsletters for county programs.
• Provide program support and assist county agents and staff as needed.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Access

Publisher

Office 365

Teams

Skype for Business

Zoom

QuickBooks

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

No formal education requirement

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Extension Staff Assistant – Floyd County

Requisition Number

RE55893

Department Name

81E06: KCES Region East Area 06

Work Location

Prestonsburg, KY

Grade Level

00

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

No set minimum requirements.

Required Related Experience

No set minimum requirements.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s License Required

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 pounds; sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required

Job Summary

Job Title: Extension Staff Assistant — Floyd County

Location: Prestonsburg, 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 an Area Director 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: $15.61 — 18.00

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft 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?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience working in an administrative support role

Deadline to Apply

10/12/2026

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.