The UT Extension office in Claiborne County is currently seeking applications for an Administrative Associate to join the administration team, providing essential support to county staff and clientele. The role involves managing calendars, coordinating travel, handling expense reports, ordering supplies, maintaining office organization, and supporting various programmatic projects and events. This position reports directly to the County Director.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Office type environment work of 1-3 years.
- Prior experience or background knowledge of Extension.
- Experience working with the public.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Computer knowledge (Word, Excel), typing skills and bookkeeping skills.
- Ability to self-start.
- Knowledge and ability to maintain good public relations with local community.
- General knowledge of office equipment.
- Basic knowledge of working with budgets and / or bookkeeping.
- Sense of humor.
Ability to multitask and maintain the county office when all other staff may be in the field serving clientele.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Classes from a community college or vocational/business school in computer and office skills are a plus.
The CAP rating also a plus (this would include training in accounting, office management, office technology, and business administration).
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Work Location
Onsite at the UT Extension Claiborne County office in Tazewell, Tennessee.
About UT Extension
UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. It is a statewide educational organization, funded by federal, state and local governments, that brings research-based information about agriculture, family and consumer sciences, and resource development to the people of Tennessee where they live and work .
