Extension Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences - Lawrence County jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Extension Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences - Lawrence County

positionLexington, KY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$15.30/hr - $17/hr

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Extension Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences in Lawrence County. In this role, you will provide administrative support to the Family and Consumer Science program area, assist with program support, teaching, recruitment, marketing, and record keeping while interacting with the public.

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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 and maintaining a high level of 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; recruiting and working with volunteers in conducting events and activities such as project groups, FCS achievement events, and public presentation programs; serving all clientele

Qualification

QuickbooksMicrosoft OfficeAdministrative supportFamilyConsumer sciencesCommunication skills

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
Previous experience working in an administrative support role

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
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Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://www.insidehighered.com/

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Current Stage
Growth Stage
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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