COSS County Administrative Assistant

COSS County Administrative Assistant

Company: North Carolina State University

Category: Administrative Assistants

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: W-00042629-0326

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina Citizens.

Duties and Responsibilities

Transylvania County is located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina just south of Asheville. Transylvania County is called the "Land of Waterfalls" due to the 250 waterfalls located throughout the county. Whitewater Falls is the one of the highest waterfalls in the Eastern United States. Framed by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, access to Pisgah National Forest, Gorges State Park and DuPont State Forest provide locals and visitors with opportunities for a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, tubing, picnicking, and fishing.

For more information about Transylvania County: transylvaniacounty.org/welcome
For more information about Transylvania County Extension: transylvania.ces.ncsu.edu

The Extension Administrative Assistant position provides office support, under supervision, to the Extension staff and does related work as required to support educational programs in a variety of areas including data entry, procurement and management of office & building supplies and programming materials. Responsibilities include providing administrative support for the County Extension Director and other staff/program areas including Agriculture, Local Foods, 4-H, and Family and Consumer Science. Position interacts with other county departments (Human Resources, Finance, Budget, etc.) to ensure effective relationships with county government and partner organizations working with Extension staff. The County Administrative Assistant will work with the County Extension Director to develop and effectively manage the county budget and maintain monthly expense records.

Departmental Required Skills:
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Must have experience with accounting.

• Must have efficient keyboarding and computer skills.
• Must be understanding of confidentiality and professionalism for personnel issues.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to respond to diverse audiences.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be highly motivated and comfortable taking initiative with the assigned task.
• Must be a good team worker dedicated to supporting a creative, supportive and positive work environment.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Experience with, web page management, word, social media and newsletter design.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: N/A

Department: 117114 - West District - Transylvania

Location: Brevard, NC