Job TitleComputer Support Specialist IIRequisition NumberRE51243Working TitleIT SpecialistDepartment Name81220:WEST KENTUCKY STATIONWork LocationPrinceton, KYGrade Level43Salary Range$19.18-30.68/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs., sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm (40 hours/week)
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment (M-G CAFE) is seeking a dedicated and service-minded Computer Support Specialist II to join our team at the Research and Education Center located in Princeton, KY, approximately 210 miles west of Lexington.
This position is essential to supporting the research, teaching, and outreach missions of the Center, which is committed to advancing the science of production agriculture across Kentucky and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality technical end-user support for faculty, staff, and students.
- Oversee and maintain computer security protocols, ensuring data integrity and safe access.
- Coordinate, track, and maintain IT hardware and equipment inventory.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Collaborate with central IT and department leadership to implement technology upgrades and improvements.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Proven experience in IT support roles.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Familiarity with security best practices and equipment lifecycle management.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Why Join Us?
At Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, we offer a supportive environment that promotes professional growth through mentorship, development funds, and a culture of innovation.
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 Windows; MS Office software; Programming software; Operating Systems
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply09/08/2025Our University Community
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