Administrative Services Assistant Pr

Job Title
Administrative Services Assistant Pr


Requisition Number
RE47727


Working Title
Department Manager


Department Name
81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$21.06-33.69/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


AA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


7 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting/standing at a desk for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk).



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment department of Plant & Soil Sciences is seeking a Department Manager to oversee the daily administrative operations of our large unit. The department of Plant & Soil Sciences supports missions in teaching, research & extension, as well as having broad areas of interest – crop science, environmental science, plant molecular biology and soil science. The Department Manager is a key member of the team. The position assists the Department Chair with faculty and staff performance evaluations, promotions and tenure, various approval processes, as well as all departmental annual reporting requirements. The position will also assist faculty coordinators of academic and extension programming in annual reporting, and help the Chair manage farm operations and workflow. The position will supervise other administrative personnel who are responsible for Department event management, social media, mail, etc. Knowledge of University reporting systems, SAP, UK portal is essential, as are strong leadership, team building, attention to detail, and excellent communication. This position includes excellent benefits and provides opportunities for professional development. For additional information on the Plant & Soil Sciences department, please Click Here. 



The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is a welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Window, Excel, UK Portal, SAP, BW, etc. and university policies



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree + experience in administration at UK is preferred.



Deadline to Apply
11/05/2024


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