Putnam County Administrative Assistant

About the role

The County Extension Administrative Assistant will assist in managing the many resources offered by a county office. They will assist clientele with access to Extension resources and services including printed publications, online content, other educational materials, and sample submission for all diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain office hours to assist clientele and conduct day to day operations.
• Affiliate clientele with County Agents from other counties or with State Specialists through conference calls/video conferences.
• Maintain appropriate records for fiscal reporting.
• Prepare various accounting forms and exercise basic accounting responsibility in reconciling local Extension budgets.
• Maintain the office filing system in a manner that corresponds with the standard for all Extension offices and coordinate office tasks with other county staff as necessary.
• Maintain office inventory of publications, office supplies and materials as needed.
• Affiliate with County Extension Coordinator with personnel procedures.
• Budget allocated funds so that equipment, supplies, travel expenses, and other program supports are within limits and seek additional resources for programs.
• Perform specific tasks and assume leadership for certain program areas as specified by the District Extension Director or County Extension Coordinator.
• Conduct all duties in accordance with The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Equal Opportunity plan that ensures all educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include some knowledge of 4-H programs and Ag-related information.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies: Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, and Outlook, QuickBooks knowledge.
• Physical Demands: Office work, Lift up to 25 pounds, Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Benefits

Benefits eligible. Full-Time.

Pay

$36,000, Commensurate with Experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.