County Office Support (part-time) - Holt County

Hiring Department University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension andEngagement Holt County Extension Office Job Description MU TITLE: Office Support Assistant III LOCATION: Holt County - Oregon, MO The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension andEngagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives,communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, andresponsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Ourdedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate withresearchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programsthat address the needs of Missourians including: educationalattainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, businessand workforce development; global food systems; and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, pleasevisit This position is to coordinate and provide assistance to countyregional faculty and county extension office support staff in thelocal county office for University of Missouri Extension. This is in an in-person position located at the Holt CountyExtension Office in Oregon, MO. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Provides general/routine administrative and office support thatincludes a broad range of duties. Understands how tasks/activities relate to others on the teamand how the team integrates with other related, similar teams Organizes and completes structured assignments according topriorities Recognizes and solves typical problems that occur in own workarea without supervisory approval Evaluates and selects solutions from establishedoptions/procedures Impacts own team through the quality of the services orinformation provided Communicates through the regular exchange of information Some lifting is part of the job responsibility. Occasionalweekend or evening meetings. Some travel is required using personalvehicle to obtain materials for programming or meetings. Use ofpersonal vehicle is reimbursed by the Holt County Council.Commuting miles (from home to work and work to home) are notreimbursable. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in maintaining a clean, professional office. Greetvisitors, answer incoming calls, route calls, take messages andrespond to general inquiries. Distribution of postal and electronicmail. Provide publications and reference materials for customers.Refer questions to specialists as appropriate. Open and close office in accordance with establishedprocedures. Maintain an up-to-date county web page. Maintaininventory and as directed by supervisor, order supplies andpostage. Maintain classroom schedule. Receive incoming samples for lab tests and ensure submitted touniversity labs. Assist customers with self-directed training forprivate pesticide applicator licenses. Assist educationalactivities of affiliated volunteer organizations. Assist withpressure gauge testing services and proctor distance learningtests. Assist in training volunteers. Follow best methods foraccomplishing tasks and complete all work in a timely manner thatpromotes a neat, professional image. Maintain paper and electronicfiles. Maintains information flow and message services with theoffice and assist in maintaining calendar for all specialists. Assist in the entering and review account activities inQuickBooks. Follow established fiscal policy and procedures.Prepare invoices and bills for County Council and/or County ProgramDirector. Accept payments for courses and services and writereceipts. Make deposits. Assist in process of payroll andcorresponding taxes with appropriate tax forms. Assist incompletion of year-end close outs and reports. Work as team member in cooperation with regional faculty,staff, volunteers, and other county office support staff. Assist in producing instructional materials, correspondence,etc. Process bulk mailing and provide for delivery to post office.Conduct general clerical, secretarial and office duties asassigned. As with all positions, involvement with other duties andresponsibilities may be expected in order to support the missionand purpose of MU Extension. LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Works under general supervision of the Extension EngagementSpecialist and County Extension Council and within procedures andguidelines. CORE ATTRIBUTES FOR MU EXTENSION FACULTY AND STAFF Exhibit a high personal standard of excellence, be an effectiveteam player, and demonstrate civility and respect for all. Engage stakeholders and learners maintain positive interpersonalrelationships, and exhibit effective written and oral communicationskills. Operate with minimal guidance, and be a self-directed learner whois flexible and adaptable to changing environments. UNIVERSITY INFORMATION The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is theFlagship University of the four-campus University of Missourisystem. It is the state’s land-grant university and one of the mostcomprehensive universities in the United States. MU’s broadundergraduate programs and its’ graduate, professional and researchprograms attract annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students. MUis centrally located in Columbia, MO, which is consistently rankedas one of America’s most livable cities. MU Extension andEngagement programs are located on all four campuses and in 114counties and St. Louis city. Shift Four weekdays between 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (24 hours a week).Hours agreed upon with council and candidate. Ability to o ccasionally work flexible hours, including someweekends or evenings, and minimal travel is required to fulfillassigned responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years ofexperience from which comparable knowledge and skills can beacquired is necessary Preferred Qualifications Effective communication skills, customer service relationsexperience, attention to detail and time management, computerskills with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Publisher. Knowledgeof QuickBooks™ or other accounting software experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Applies acquired skills to perform a range of activities forthe job Continues to develop skills to perform routine activities Communication skills, both written and verbal Confidence with IT and computer packages High level organization and time management skills Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour Grade: GGS-005 University Title: Office Support Assistant III Internal applicants can determine their university title byaccessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Sponsorship Information Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition. Benefit Eligibility This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individualsin non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in theTax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan,please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 60571 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.