Administrative Support Specialist — Oxford County

University of Maine; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension seeks an organized, collaborative Administrative Support Specialist CL3 to serve as the administrative hub of the Oxford County office. This role supports faculty, staff, volunteers, and community partners delivering educational programs across Oxford County.

Full-time, 40 hours/week, with typical hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., wage $21.93/hour or transfer rate per ACSUM.

Qualifications

• 60 credits or more of higher education or equivalent work experience and training.
• Experience in office settings handling routine to non-routine clerical and administrative support responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively using oral, written and electronic methods.
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as GoogleDrive and document management software.
• Experience in handling office bookkeeping, Quickbooks preferred; bank deposits; reconciliation of accounts and processing confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in an autonomous work environment as well work effectively as part of a team, and able to achieve and document measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate office operations and administer financial processes.
• Support educational events and volunteer programs.
• Provide exceptional service to clients in Oxford County.
• Assist faculty, staff, and community partners as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Office bookkeeping

Communication

Excel

Google Drive

QuickBooks

Education

60 credits or more of higher education or equivalent work experience or training

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Document management software

QuickBooks

GoogleDrive

Job description

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension seeks an organized, collaborative Administrative Support Specialist CL3 to serve as the administrative hub of the Oxford County office. This role supports faculty, staff, volunteers, and community partners delivering educational programs across Oxford County.

Full-time, 40 hours/week, with typical hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., wage $21.93/hour or transfer rate per ACSUM.