COSS County Administrative Assistant

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* Retirement Savings

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The County Administrative Assistant is a member of the staff of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension ( NCCE). The County Administrative Assistant's primary responsibility is to provide support to the County Extension Director and other staff as assigned. The County Administrative Assistant cooperates with colleagues in the NCCE and county leaders in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibility is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the NCCE.

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 citizens.

Warren County, located on the North Carolina-Virginia border, is in Cooperative Extension's Northeast District. Warren County is a diverse, thriving rural community known for creative, sustainable economic revitalization. The county seat is Warrenton and the county population is approximately 18,700. The estimated agricultural income is $24 million of which, grains as well as livestock, forages, and forestry are all an important aspect of the agricultural economy. Warren County is in the process of developing a new Farmer's Market venue along with increasing opportunities for small and new/beginning farmers. In addition to a rural agrarian setting, Warren County also has a significant recreation/retirement community along Lake Gaston.

For information about Warren County visit https://www.warrencountync.com/

To learn more about the NCCE Warren County Center go to

https://warren.ces.ncsu.edu/

The County Administrative Assistant position provides office support and leadership, 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 supplies and programming materials and building schedule for room reservations as well as equipment rentals for local farms.

Responsibilities include providing administrative support for the County Extension Director and other staff/program areas including Agriculture, Horticulture, 4-H, Farmers Market and Family and Consumer Science. Position interacts with other county departments (Human Resources, Finance, Budget, Facility Services, etc.) to ensure effective relationships with county government.

The County Administrative Assistant will work with the County Extension Director to develop and effectively manage the county and NCSU Extension budget and maintain monthly expense records.

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

An extensive knowledge of computer applications is required including Word, Excel, Google Suite, and must have a willingness to learn new relevant software programs as they become essential.

Must be highly motivated and have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi- task.

Must be dependable, prompt, and efficient in roles and responsibilities.

Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Must be understanding of and able to maintain confidentiality, especially as it relates to HR issues.

Must have effective time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks.

Accounting experience preferred including budget monitoring and analysis and accounting process skills.

Customer service skills and the ability to interface with other agencies. Human resource skills to assist with interview, hire and training processes. Experience in coordination of meetings, events, personnel, and volunteers.

Valid driver's license and reliable, personal transportation. In order to operate a state vehicle, a valid NC driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks as well as county-required background checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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