FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL

COSS County Administrative Assistant
Working Title - COSS County Administrative Assistant
Job Type - Full-Time - Permanent
Primary Function of the Organizational Unit North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina Citizens Duties and Responsibilities Transylvania County is located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina just south of Asheville. Framed by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, access to Pisgah National Forest, Gorges State Park and DuPont State Forest provide locals and visitors with opportunities for a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, tubing, picnicking, and fishing.
Duties and Responsibilities The Extension Administrative Assistant position provides office support, 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 & building supplies and programming materials. Responsibilities include providing administrative support for the County Extension Director and other staff/program areas including Agriculture, Local Foods, 4-H, and Family and Consumer Science. The County Administrative Assistant will work with the County Extension Director to develop and effectively manage the county budget and maintain monthly expense records.
Other Work/Responsibilities - The County Administrative Assistant will provide customer service to call-in and walk-in clientele and should have the ability to respond to all clientele. This position will be responsible for assisting in developing and maintaining county budgets, maintaining grant fund budgets, managing certain Extension reports and communicating with Extension administration, website updates, and creation of the monthly Extension newsletter and marketing materials for Extension Agents. They will also serve as Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program Coordinator. The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and long-term care insurance. ASHIIP(Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program) Coordinator manages the daily operations of Medicare counseling services, acting as the primary contact for Medicare beneficiaries. They recruit and train volunteers, provide unbiased counseling on Medicare/Medicaid benefits, ensure compliance with state/federal regulations, and conduct community outreach.
Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises - 0
Work Schedule - Monday - Friday 8:30am 5pm business hours, with occasional flex hours to attend night and/or weekend events and to support programs.
Minimum Experience/Education - 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
Department Required Skills - Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and WordMust have experience with accounting.*Must have efficient keyboarding and computer skills.*Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.*Must be a good team worker dedicated to supporting a creative, supportive and positive work environment.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education - *Experience with, web page management, word, social media and newsletter design.
Commercial Driver's License Required? - List any other medical/drug tests required
All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Materials Required
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