NC State Extension Forestry ยท 19 hours ago
COSS County Administrative Assistant
NC State Extension Forestry is dedicated to extending research-based knowledge to North Carolinians. The Administrative Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the County Extension Director and staff, helping to manage various programs and ensure effective communication within the Extension team.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
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
Entering data on electronic travel, leave, and reporting systems
Receiving telephone calls and visitors, responding appropriately, and giving out detailed information to inquiries. Referring calls or visitors to the appropriate program or staff person when necessary
Performing office support duties of file management, purchasing and maintaining office supplies, reviewing/screening mail, and processing outgoing mail (including mass mailings)
Providing excellent customer service to call-in and walk-in clientele
Providing excellent internal customer service to the agents and staff in the office
Organizing and implementing recurring and special events as requested
Keeping social media and website up to date and marketing events to the public
Establishing and maintaining a variety of tangible files, filing and retrieving information as necessary
Performing other related work as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school and two years of related experience; or graduation from a two-year secretarial science or business administration program and one year related experience
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
Valid NC Driver's License required
Preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to respond to diverse clientele
High level understanding of technology is desired
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid tuition
Health Insurance
Flexible Scheduling
Retirement Savings
Supplemental Benefits Programs
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Company
NC State Extension Forestry
Our mission is to enable North Carolinians to make informed decisions concerning the management, enhancement, and enjoyment of their forest and other natural resources through sound, research-based information and education.
Funding
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