Extension Staff Assistant - Hickman County

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

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Clinton, KY seeks an Extension Staff Assistant to provide essential administrative support for Hickman County. You will handle office management, customer service, record keeping, newsletters, and program assistance while maintaining a professional demeanor.

The role includes receptionist duties, data entry, QuickBooks usage, and supporting county agents. A driver’s license is required and background checks may be conducted where mandated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Driver’s license required.
• Previous administrative support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Extension office, including office management and customer service.
• Maintain records, newsletters, and program-related communications.
• Perform receptionist duties, word processing, and data entry in QuickBooks and databases.
• Develop and maintain websites, mailing lists, and newsletters; support county agents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school / GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Access

Publisher

Office 365

Teams

Skype for Business

Zoom

QuickBooks

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Extension Staff Assistant - Hickman County

Requisition Number

DU15040

Department Name

81W01: KCES Region West Area 01

Work Location

Clinton, KY

Salary Range

$15.61 to $18.00

Type of Position

Temporary

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Required Education

High school / GED

Required Related Experience

No Experience Required

Required License/Registration/Certification

Driver’s license

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.) on an as needed basis; less than 7.5 hours per week; occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required

Job Summary

Job Title: Extension Staff Assistant – Hickman County Location: Clinton, 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

09/16/2026

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.