University of Kentucky · 3 days ago
Extension Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences - Lawrence County
The University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences in Lawrence County. This role involves providing administrative support to the Family and Consumer Science program area and the county Agent(s), with responsibilities including program support, teaching, recruitment, marketing, and record keeping.
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Responsibilities
Providing administrative support to the Family and Consumer Science program area and the county Agent(s)
Reporting to an Extension Agent with high interaction with the general public
Assisting in Quickbooks, maintaining budget files, promoting and organizing new clubs, recruiting members and volunteer leaders, providing support and guidance to existing clubs, and recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as project groups, FCS achievement events, and public presentation programs
Conducting yourself in a professional manner
Qualification
Required
Driver's License required
Job-related travel; visiting clientele at sites throughout the county (including farms); sitting/standing/walking for long periods; handling of average-weight objects up to 50 lbs
Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; and Quickbooks
State law requires 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
Preferred
Education or previous experience in family and consumer sciences and previous experience working in an administrative support role
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.6MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services Administration
2023-03-31Grant· $2.6M
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