Administrative Support Person

About the Role

Our office, located in West Plains, is on the search for our next administrative support person. Qualified applicants will have a minimum of a high school diploma and preferred office and customer service experience. The county support position is responsible for a complex variety of secretarial and engagement work involving the performance of administrative support duties for the total Howell County University of Missouri Extension program.

Hours will be typical business hours, 32 hours per week, $15.50 per hour.

Please return cover letter and completed application by December 19th to: MU Extension, ATTN:
Dr. Janice Weddle, 608 East State Street, Mountain Grove, MO 65711 or via email at weddlejd

• Effective Communication: manage telephone calls
• Ensure regular distribution of postal and electronic mail
• Work with Engagement Specialist to develop and maintain effective marketing campaigns
• Complete soil tests, forage lab tests, plant pathology tests, private applicator licenses, and pressure gauge testing
• Cordially assist all office visitors
• Maintain a spirit of cooperation with staff, investors, and council members; working as a team to accomplish the objectives of MU Extension
• Maintain information flows and messages for Specialists
• Project a positive image in the community of Education and the MU Extension mission
• Project a positive image and appropriate office dress attire

• Minimum education:
  
  high school diploma
• Service-oriented mindset that enjoys working with the community
• High proficiency in a variety of computer programs, including Quick Books, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint;
  Microsoft Teams and Zoom also used
• Additional duties as assigned by Engagement Specialist and Extension Council