County Administrative Specialist – Office Ops & Events

North Carolina State University; Dobson (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Holidays

Job summary

North Carolina State University’s NC State Extension seeks an Administrative Assistant in Dobson, NC to manage office operations, budgeting, HR support, and public relations for the Surry County Center. You will handle multi-source budgets, communications, events, and client services with a strong emphasis on trust and confidentiality.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with two years of related experience, or a two-year secretarial program with one year related experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite.
• NotaryPublic certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Track, report, and monitor expenditures across multiple funding sources.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Provide high-level administrative support with minimal supervision.
• Maintain filing systems and manage office logistics and inventory.

Skills

Dependability & Efficiency

Communication & Marketing

Notary Public

Notary Certification

Technology Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Secretarial/business program (2-year)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

North Carolina State University’s NC State Extension seeks an Administrative Assistant in Dobson, NC to manage office operations, budgeting, HR support, and public relations for the Surry County Center. You will handle multi-source budgets, communications, events, and client services with a strong emphasis on trust and confidentiality.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.