Extension Staff Assistant - Franklin County

University of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Frankfort, KY is seeking an Extension Staff Assistant to provide administrative support to the Extension office. Duties include office management, record keeping, newsletters, and program support.

Specific tasks include word processing, QuickBooks, filing, developing and maintaining websites, newsletter design, and assisting county agents and program staff. You report to an Area Director and interact with the public.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support and office management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and QuickBooks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Office management, record keeping and newsletters.
• Program support and professional conduct.
• Word processing, filing and website/newsletter design, plus supporting county agents and program staff.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Access

Publisher

Office 365

Teams

Skype for Business

Zoom

QuickBooks

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Access

Publisher

Office 365

Teams

Skype for Business

Zoom

QuickBooks

Job description

Requisition Number

Requisition Number RE55723

Working Title

Department Name

Department Name 81C04: KCES Region Central Area 04

Work Location

Work Location Frankfort, KY

Grade Level 00

Salary Range

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

No set minimum requirements.

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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 – Franklin County

Location: Frankfort, KY

As an Extension Staff Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Extension office.

General duties include:

• office management
• record keeping and newsletters
• program support
• conducting yourself in a professional manner

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

• word processing
• Quickbooks
• filing
• developing and maintaining websites
• designing newsletters
• 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 – $22.00

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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience working in an administrative support role

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/25/2026

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.