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Job Title
Computer Support Specialist II
Requisition Number
RE53613
Department Name
81280:AG DATA CENTER
Work Location:
Princeton, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$19.18-30.68/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 25lbs.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours/week)
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a Regional Extension Information Technology Contact. The Regional Extension Information Technology Contact position is an important member of the team that serves the IT needs of the UK Cooperative Extension Service. This position will act as primary IT support for 17 Cooperative Extension Service (CES) offices in western KY and will have frequent contact with CES agents, staff, and other CES employees.The position is housed at our scenic 1,615-acre Research and Education Center in Princeton, Kentucky, which has produced a wealth of groundbreaking agricultural research. The job also provides opportunities for frequent travel to the various sites it supports.
About the RoleThis role provides frontline IT support for CES offices, ensuring reliable technology and network connectivity for staff across multiple locations. The position supports daily technical operations, including troubleshooting hardware and network issues, assisting users with technology needs, and helping maintain a stable and secure IT environment.The role also evaluates technology needs, recommends solutions, and prepares quotes for new hardware purchases. In addition, it helps ensure that hardware deployed across CES offices is properly configured, maintained, and secured in accordance with institutional IT standards.This is a full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours per week). The college promotes work-life balance and offers hybrid work arrangements that allow employees to perform part of their work remotely, based on operational needs.
Why Join Us
Benefits
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems, Office Suites, Mac OS, peer-to-peer networking, strong technical and troubleshooting skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to function within a collaborative team-oriented environment, strong customer service skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
05/19/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Computer Support Specialist II
Requisition Number
RE53613
Department Name
81280:AG DATA CENTER
Work Location:
Princeton, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$19.18-30.68/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
This position requires lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 25lbs.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours/week)
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a Regional Extension Information Technology Contact. The Regional Extension Information Technology Contact position is an important member of the team that serves the IT needs of the UK Cooperative Extension Service. This position will act as primary IT support for 17 Cooperative Extension Service (CES) offices in western KY and will have frequent contact with CES agents, staff, and other CES employees.The position is housed at our scenic 1,615-acre Research and Education Center in Princeton, Kentucky, which has produced a wealth of groundbreaking agricultural research. The job also provides opportunities for frequent travel to the various sites it supports.
About the RoleThis role provides frontline IT support for CES offices, ensuring reliable technology and network connectivity for staff across multiple locations. The position supports daily technical operations, including troubleshooting hardware and network issues, assisting users with technology needs, and helping maintain a stable and secure IT environment.The role also evaluates technology needs, recommends solutions, and prepares quotes for new hardware purchases. In addition, it helps ensure that hardware deployed across CES offices is properly configured, maintained, and secured in accordance with institutional IT standards.This is a full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours per week). The college promotes work-life balance and offers hybrid work arrangements that allow employees to perform part of their work remotely, based on operational needs.
Why Join Us
Benefits
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:
- Exceptional benefits package.
- A formal mentoring program to support your professional development
- Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building
- Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
- A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems, Office Suites, Mac OS, peer-to-peer networking, strong technical and troubleshooting skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to function within a collaborative team-oriented environment, strong customer service skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Deadline To Apply
05/19/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $19 - $31