Asst Coordinator Research Prog Support

TITLE: Assistant Coordinator Research Program Support

DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture Community and the Science 

REPORTS TO: Fiscal Coordinator

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt 

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:  Assistant Coordinator Research Program Support, performs a variety of Extension and secretarial duties for the Kentucky State University College of Agriculture Community and the Science Research Program. To support faculty and staff Extension personnel: interacts with the public, creates purchase orders, and conducts research for pricing for supplies and equipment. Additional duties include processing forms, performing data entry, and establishing and maintaining records for the unit.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Assistant Coordinator Research Program Support, performs a variety of Extension and secretarial duties for the Kentucky State University College of Agriculture Community and the Science Research Program. To support faculty and staff research personnel: interacts with the public, creates purchase orders, processes travel reimbursements, and conducts research for pricing for supplies and equipment. Additional duties include processing forms, performing data entry, and establishing and maintaining records for the unit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Creates and processes requisitions, travel reimbursements, budget transfers, and check requests for staff, faculty, guests, and students
• Researches pricing for supplies and equipment creates and processes requisitions
• Performs data entry and maintains files, database, and record retention
• Maintains budgets and accounts
• Performs other duties as assigned

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 

• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Word processing and/or data entry skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Ability to perform simple accounting procedures.
• Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position will not have any supervisory responsibility. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort is required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.