COSS County Administrative Assistant

COSS County Administrative Assistant

Company: North Carolina State University

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Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: NC-00042641-0526

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 residents.

Primary Purpose of Position: The Administrative Assistant in this position will provide administrative support to the County Extension Director and other staff of the Davidson County Extension Center.

Duties and Responsibilities: The County Administrative Assistant position provides office support and leadership, under supervision, to the county Extension staff and does related work as required. Extensive work with budgets from numerous sources, including county, state, and grants, will be required. The position will have responsibility for tracking and reporting expenditures as well as monitoring spending policies. The position will work with the County Extension Director in budget preparation as needed. Some Human Resources work is required. Computer Contact responsibilities and Leave Management are required as well. Work with electronic travel, leave, and reporting systems. Perform office support duties of file management, purchasing and maintaining office supplies, reviewing/screening mail, and processing outgoing mail (including mass mailings). Provide excellent customer service to call-in and walk-in clientele. Provide support to the County Extension Director and other Extension staff with minimum supervision.

Departmental Required Skills: Must be dependable, prompt, and efficient in roles and responsibilities. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Newsletter design and 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 be a certified Notary or willing to obtain Notary certification.

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. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: N/A

Department: 117537 - North Central District- Davidson

Location: Lexington, NC