COSS County Administrative Assistant

Position Information

Posting Number PG190893CE

Position Number W-

Position Type NC Cooperative Extension

Job City & State Franklin, NC

Department NC Cooperative Extension
- Macon

Working Title COSS County Administrative Assistant

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Job Type Full-Time
- Permanent

FTE 1.00

NC State Extension is seeking an Extension Administrative Assistant in the Macon County Extension office. This position offers an opportunity to play an important role in supporting Extension staff and programs that serve local residents and communities.

The Extension Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative, technical, and executive assistant functions in the Macon County Extension office. This work is characterized by its variety and complexity in serving the public and providing administrative support for Extension staff and programs relating to agriculture, family and consumer science, 4-H youth development, and expanded food and nutrition. The employee functions independently and reports to the County Extension Director.

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are a model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians.

Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom or school bell.

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 field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina residents.

Although our employees are based in county offices across North Carolina, they enjoy the same benefits of being part of the NC State University community.

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

The Extension Administrative Assistant position provides office support, under supervision, to the Extension staff and does related work as required to support educational programs in a variety of areas including data entry, procurement and management of office & building supplies and programming materials. Responsibilities include providing administrative support for the County Extension Director and other staff/program areas including Agriculture, Local Foods, 4-H, and Family and Consumer Science.

Position interacts with other county departments (Human Resources, Finance, Budget, etc.) to ensure effective relationships with county government and partner organizations working with Extension staff. The County Administrative Assistant will work with the County Extension Director to develop and effectively manage the county budget and maintain monthly expense records.

• Serve as an effective, professional, and customer-focused first point of contact for Extension with the public, stakeholders, and community…