Administrative Professional --- IMMEDIATE NEED!!!

This position will serve as an Administrative Assistant for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County and will provide support primarily for the Administration Team with other programs assigned to meet the needs of the Association. This position will be responsible for the overall clerical support to the assigned programs and program areas; database management; filing and organizing program materials; special projects, etc. This position will represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the general public, community leaders and government officials in a professional manner. Will appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.

High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.

Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Associates Degree in Business or related field.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with co-workers, customers, volunteers, and community leaders.

Demonstrated ability to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the program area and the Association.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and visual means.

Demonstrated high level of computer skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs as well as FileMaker and Photoshop.

Demonstrated ability and familiarity with databases and database management.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Coordination/Operation - 95%

Provide routine office assistance; answering phones, copying, assist with grant vouchering, record keeping, etc.

Provide support with all correspondence as needed (letters, meeting materials and agendas, etc.).

Record minutes of required meetings, and provide meeting materials as needed.

Work with program educators to create program flyers, brochures, educational materials, and other special projects as needed.

Take program registrations as required, track participant attendance, etc.Provide support for data entry and reporting as needed to comply with grant requirements.

Perform other general office duties as needed/assigned.

Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.

This position is a part-time, non-exempt position, 52.5% FTE. The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 to $25.00 commensurate with experience. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance and NYS retirement.

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants need to attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance. Sponsorship for employment visa status is not available for this position.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.