Job Information
North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive Administrative Support Specialist in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
The primary purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day operations of the Agricultural & Natural Resources ( ANR ) and Youth, Families and Communities ( YFC ) program units. The work of this position ranges from standardized office support assignments to performance of administrative duties involving independent decision-making and judgment. Public contact is a major component, both internal and external to the organization and the University. This position coordinates business functions of the organization that include tracking and monitoring budget allocations, travel planning and reimbursements, database management, meeting and event planning, answering phones and directing callers as needed, mail processing, etc.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The basic mission of the Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T State University and NC State University is to extend the application of research-generated knowledge of a coordinated Cooperative Extension system in North Carolina and to bridge existing gaps so that all farmers, homemakers, families, youth and communities might acquire the practical knowledge and life skills needed to improve the quality of their lives. Educational assistance is offered in four broad areas: agriculture and natural resources, home economics, 4-H and youth development, and community and rural development. Extension specialist on campus provide training and technical assistance to Extension agents and paraprofessionals working in the counties. These county personnel work one-on one with the families and individuals in the various programs. Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T provides educational programs for limited-resource families and individuals in about one-third of North Carolina counties.
Internal job number: 009061
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred:
Two-year Secretarial Science or Business Administrative program; or a 4-year degree in Business or a business related field.
Two years of progressively responsible secretarial/administrative experience.
Job Closing Date: 04/30/2024