Statewide Ag Extension Programs Lead — Hybrid Eligible

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work eligibility with approval

Mentoring program

Staff development fund

Job summary

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service seeks an Agriculture Extension Associate Senior to coordinate statewide ANR and Horticulture Extension programs, providing administrative, financial, and program support across Kentucky. You will liaise with Extension leadership, county agents, specialists, and stakeholders while managing budgets, grants, procurement, and records.

The role requires strong organizational skills, policy interpretation, and experience with SAP and IRIS.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with financial, purchasing, payroll, and administrative processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office applications.
• Knowledge of university business systems, expense accounting, and purchasing processes.
• Ability to interpret policies and implement practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide ANR and Horticulture Extension programs, conferences, trainings, events, and initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Serve as a liaison for Extension leadership, county agents, specialists, university departments, vendors, and external partners.
• Manage operational activities related to budgets, procurement, grants, contracts, inventory, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Prepare, process, and maintain university forms, documents, and transactions per policies.
• Coordinate personnel activities and provide administrative and fiscal support for the Ag Programs office.
• Supervise temporary staff, student workers, and volunteers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication

Relationship-building

Microsoft Excel

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

IRIS

Job description

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service seeks an Agriculture Extension Associate Senior to coordinate statewide ANR and Horticulture Extension programs, providing administrative, financial, and program support across Kentucky. You will liaise with Extension leadership, county agents, specialists, and stakeholders while managing budgets, grants, procurement, and records.

The role requires strong organizational skills, policy interpretation, and experience with SAP and IRIS.