Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Department is seeking to hire an Office Assistant to perform a variety of administrative, technical, and customer service functions for the N.C. Cooperative Extension Forsyth County Center and the Soil & Water Conservation District office. This position plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the office by providing administrative assistance to the Director, Extension Agents, and staff members of the Forsyth County agricultural Extension team while ensuring excellent service to the public and community partners.
Performs a variety of office tasks as a generalist in support of administrative, program, or technical operations. Functions include answering telephones, providing general information, and routing calls and messages; maintaining records, reports, and filing; direct and indirect public contact. This position screens and directs clients and visitors; explains a wide variety of readily available information. Assembles and summarizes specific information from files or other resources for the preparation of reports. Utilizes various types of software and databases to process invoices, payments, orders, and reservations. Establishes and maintains files, records, and contracts. Maintains office calendars, and performs data entry. Prepares routine memoranda and letters, responds to requests for information, and performs related work as required.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 20 hours per week, approximately 4 hours per day. Schedule will be coordinated with the Director and Administrative Assistant.
Qualified candidates must have general knowledge of office procedures and proper record keeping, and be proficient with computers. Must have the ability to communicate effectively, use a variety of office equipment, provide excellent customer service to our public, and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Requires lifting up tp 10 lbs. occasionally or sitting most of the time.
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Basic proficiency on computers and normal office equipment.
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Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele and work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.
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Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
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Ability to develop, adapt and produce resource materials.
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Ability to collaborate and network with all audiences.
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Ability to develop and maintain accurate reports.
- This position is being reposted, if you previously applied there is no need to reapply to be considered for the position.
