Appling County Administratve Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Number S15668P Working Title Appling County Administratve Assistant Department CAES-Southeast District CES About the University of Georgia

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Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Advertised Salary $36,000, Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 08/28/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/27/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy SE District EEO Policy Statement

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Position Information

Classification Title Administrative Assistant I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The County Extension Administrative Assistant is responsible for a variety of general office tasks. Work includes the performance of standardized office duties which involve using judgment based on knowledge gained through experience. Assignments that depart from established institutional or countyprocedures are approved by a supervisor, but employees will be expected to develop their own techniques and procedures. May coordinate functions with Extension staff and/or program assistants.

This incumbent will work cooperatively with all agents and are administratively responsible to the County Extension Coordinator and District Extension Director.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of business grammar and punctuation; office procedures and systems; and current effective and efficient office practices.
• Skilled in operating a variety of office equipment such as computer, fax, scanner, typewriter, mimeograph, copier, and telephone.
• Proficient in current word processing and data management and accounting software programs (i.e., Quick Books, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Exhibits high standards of professionalism. Possesses necessary personal skills to perform public relations responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district and state staff, local government employees and clientele.

Physical Demands

• Some medium lifting; sitting for long periods of time.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be…