Extension Staff Assistant- Oldham County

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Kentucky is seeking an Extension Staff Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to the county office in La Grange. The role focuses on office management, customer service, record keeping, newsletters, and program support to assist county agents and staff.

You will report to an Area Director and interact with the public; background checks may be required under state law; salary range listed is $15.61–$19.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in an office setting.
• Ability to manage records, newsletters, and maintain mailing lists.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as office receptionist and handle word processing.
• Maintain databases and mailing lists.
• Develop and maintain county newsletters and websites.
• Support county agents and program staff.
• Ensure professional conduct in interactions with the public.

Skills

Office management

Customer service

Record keeping

Newsletter production

Web maintenance

Tools

QuickBooks

Word processing

Filing systems

Database maintenance

Website design

Job description

Job Title: Extension Staff Assistant – Oldham County

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
• program support
• 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
• 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 -$19.30