"Office Associate - Laramie County"

Office Associate - Laramie County

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• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

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JOB TITLE:

Office Associate - Laramie County

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform advanced office and administrative/management support tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform special projects, as directed.
• Office Administration: Provide program & educator support and office management. Work collaboratively with the Office Associate Senior to ensure educators have the appropriate support and resources for their programs. Balance changing and competing needs for resources.
• Customer Service: Receive walk-in visitors & direct to appropriate person. Answer and direct phone calls. Take & deliver messages. Respond to mailed, emailed, and faxed inquiries from clients. Investigate and report on concerns from customers and stakeholders.
• Accounting/Billing: Manage & reconcile office/program budgets. Submit invoices to be paid. Collect and deposit fees. Submit and reconcile expense reports.
• Contact Management: Manage mailings. Follow-up with potential program participants and/or volunteers. Input and maintain contact, scheduling, and participation data for program participants/volunteers/speakers. Prepare directories, mailing lists, etc.
• Marketing, Recruiting, and Publications: Produce publications - flyers, brochures, postcards, newsletters. Distribute marketing materials. Create and maintain websites and social media sites. Maintain marketing displays. Maintain UW event calendar.
• Event Logistics and Data Management: Create, maintain, and file program documents/materials. Manage program planning logistics. Make travel arrangements for educators, participants, and volunteers. Find and book venues. Arrange food and beverage. Organize, purchase, inventory, and prepare program supplies. Coordinate audiovisual equipment and operation. Assist with day of event logistics. Input program data and generate reports on program participation, results, and impacts.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• May assist with departmental budget planning process including research and provide/prepare financial reports.
• Assist with revision of forms and office procedures.
• Maintain 4-H enrollment database including data entry/reports.
• Take, prepare, and maintain meeting minutes.
• Prepare directories, registrations, surveys, or other forms as necessary.
• Assist with 4-H events as required.
• Assist with the Laramie County Fair as required.
• Maintain office social media sites.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability
• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Attention to detail
• Consistency
• Initiative
• Motivational Fit
• Quality of Work
• Work Prioritization & Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 2 years progressively responsible work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellence in ability to communicate orally and in writing. Evidence documented through application materials and experience
• Basic accounting skills
• Project management skills- Tracking status of multiple projects, delegating, and meeting deadlines
• Competent in Microsoft PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Time management skills, experience handling multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to complete complex administrative tasks, follow detailed procedures/methods, and problem solve
• Organizational and planning skills
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate detailed records
• Experience with bookkeeping, budgets, and accounting
• Experience creating and maintaining web pages
• Experience in reception skills
• Experience in maintaining calendars and scheduling appointments, events, and meetings
• Higher education work experience

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter and resume.

Contact for application information questions contact:

Ann Roberson, Business Manager

University of Wyoming Extension

1000 E. University Ave., Dept. #3354

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307)766-3566

Fax: (307)766-3998

E-mail: mrober38@uwyo.edu

Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

WORK LOCATION:

This position provides vital support to Laramie County Extension clientele and requires the successful candidate be available to work in the local Extension office.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu/.

ABOUT CHEYENNE:

Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming. It's home to the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, with exhibits about early rodeos and artifacts like 19th-century passenger wagons. The landscaped Cheyenne Botanic Gardens includes a labyrinth. Collections at the Wyoming State Museum include dinosaur fossils. For more information on Cheyenne and Laramie County please visit: https://www.cheyenne.org/

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/