Administrative Support Associate

Job Title

STEPS Administrative Support Associate I

TE09179

81070: ANIMAL AND FOOD SCIENCES

Lexington, KY

$20.00/hour

Temporary

Full-Time

Lifting up to 30 lbs.

Work Shift:

8-3

Expected # of Hours Per Week: 32.5

The STEPS Administrative Support Associate will support the AFS Business Officer by providing financial support regarding animal sales and inventory, as well as periodic JVs.

• Reconciles departmental cost centers and grants. Processing of departmental documentation including filing and leading annual document destruction processes, requesting documentation from other departments as needed. Ensuring reconciliations are completed in accordance with the BPM and CoAg CAFE Monthly Account Reconciliation Guide. Review required supporting documentation and compare to transaction to check for accuracy and ensure adherence to all policies/guidelines.
• Support departmental purchasing activities. Review each transaction and all documentation for completeness and accuracy within UK processing systems. Ensure orders are placed in a timely manner. Maintain accurate documentation for accountability. Track purchases to final posting and payment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide required UK training as needed.
• General office support: scanning, filing, maintaining accurate records of transactions.

• SAP
• UK Procurement Policies

03/24/2026

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