Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Full-Time, 40hrs per week

Salary Range: $40,289.17 to $43,387.03 annually, DOE

Benefits: Medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, eye care, term life insurance, Wyoming Retirement Program, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays.

JOB SUMMARY: This position provides administrative assistance to University of Wyoming Extension Educators in the planning and implementation of educational programs and activities.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Assists Educators in designing and developing effective program marketing materials and education media, including newsletters, handouts, and fliers.
• Maintains 4-H program files and records.
• Maintains private and commercial pesticide training and test records.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Processes vouchers; maintains budget figures, keeps accurate records of expenditures; maintains petty cash, submits receipts for reimbursement, and balances accounts.
• Answers phone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; takes messages; refers to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains “to-do list” for annual events; completes related tasks according to deadlines.
• Assists in the management of the 4-H Council accounts; makes deposits; pays invoices.
• Assist with implementation of Extension programs.
• Be available for some weekend and/or night work hours.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of personal computers and job-related software programs. Including, Excel, Outlook,

PowerPoint, and Word.

• Knowledge of managing social media, websites, and 4H – specific online enrollment programs.
• Skill in the provision of customer services.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position; usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for a minimum of two to three years.
• Background check is required.

This position is open until filled.

For additional information please contact Kenny Custis, Human resources Manager at 307-675-2912.

SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: humanresources@sheridancounty.com

Sheridan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer