"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: NC-00002608-0126

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the 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.

Guilford County is the 3rd largest county in the state and home to two beautiful cities; High Point and Greensboro. In addition to urban programming, agriculture continues to be an integral part of Guilford County with about 90,750 acres of farmland.

Because of our large and multi-faceted Extension program, we have a very vibrant and active team with many programs going on to meet the needs of our community. The Administrative Assistant is a key member of the Extension team and helps with all program areas.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Administrative Assistant in this position will provide administrative support to the County Extension Director and other staff of the Guilford County Extension Center.

Because of our large and multi-faceted Extension program, we have a very vibrant and active team with many programs going on to meet the needs of our community. The Administrative Assistant is a key member of the Extension team and helps with all program areas.

Duties and Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant include:

• Extensive work with budgets from numerous sources, including county, state, and grants, and will have responsibility for tracking and reporting expenditures as well as monitoring spending policies.
• Preparing statistical data to assist the budget preparation, reporting, monitoring, and resolution of any discrepancies. The budget process requires attention to detail, tracking, and reconciliations.
• Some Human Resources work is required.

Departmental Required Skills:

• Must be dependable, prompt, and efficient in roles and responsibilities.
• Experience with newsletter development, mailings, social media and written communication is crucial in this position.
• Must be understanding of, and able to maintain confidentiality, especially as it relates to personnel issues.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to broad client base.
• High level understanding of technology is desired.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: N/A

Department: 117539 - North Central District- Guilford

Location: Greensboro, NC

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