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Administrative Assistant
The Association Administrative Assistant provides high-level clerical
and administrative support for the overall Association, Agriculture, Consumer
Horticulture, Master Gardener, and 4-H Youth Development programs.
Responsibilities include diversified duties such as clerical and/or
administrative, word processing, database manipulation, spreadsheet development
and desktop publishing to create, edit, format, and produce brochures, reports,
office forms, newsletters, directories, and correspondence. Handle general
recordkeeping and database management, performing routine data collection and
compilation. Prepare various educational
materials and coordinate event registration and catered and non-catered events.
Serve as local information technology connection to the Shared Business
Network for Cornell Cooperative Extension in Western New York (WSBN). This
position will work closely with the WSBN Regional IT staff (WSBN Lead IT
Manager and Regional IT Coordinator) to ensure that the technology needs of the
County staff are met in a timely and efficient manner.
This is a non-exempt position and does not allow for remote work option.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High
School Diploma or equivalent education.
- Experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Ability to meet travel requirements
associated with this position.
- Ability to meet acceptable background check
standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours, which may
include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
- Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read,
and write proficiently) in English.
- Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and
maintain cultural sensitivity.
- Proficiency with windows-based software
including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook,
Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to create, use, and
maintain complex and unique databases of information.
- Ability to plan and organize personal work
responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate supervisor.
- Ability to work with a high degree of integrity,
sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and
sensitive information.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and assume
responsibility with general guidelines and direction.
- Ability to communicate effectively through
verbal, written and visual channels using traditional methods and
educational tools, as well as electronic technology (e.g., video, audio,
computers, etc.).
- Ability to effectively participate in
professional team efforts.
- Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and
maintain cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to relate effectively to co-workers,
advisors, community, and professional leaders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to
detail.
- Ability to work in a typical office environment
which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies,
work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential
functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's
Degree or technical/vocational school degree in business and/or secretarial
science and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of accounting and record-keeping
procedures for Extension programming.
- Familiarity
with NYS Archives Department requirements.
- Knowledge of marketing for an organization and
social media business communication such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
- Proficiency with Adobe products such as
Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Experience with web site maintenance and development.
All other qualifications and job responsibilities can be found HERE. Review of applications will begin immediately. Apply online by 11:59pm EST on November 18, 2024.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Last updated November 13, 2024