County Extension Office Administrator

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in the Southeast District is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to support county Extension operations. This full-time role handles standard office duties and basic accounting tasks in a busy county office.

Work schedule is generally 8am-5pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekend work as needed. The position requires a high school diploma and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with office procedures and basic accounting tasks.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records for fiscal reporting and prepare accounting forms.
• Reconcile local Extension budgets and keep financial records current.
• Maintain office filing system and coordinate tasks with staff.
• Assist with personnel procedures, monthly leave reports, and meeting minutes.
• Handle emails and correspondence; support outreach and programs.
• Communicate effectively with county, district, and state staff.

Skills

Office procedures

Office equipment

Accounting software

Professionalism

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in the Southeast District is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to support county Extension operations. This full-time role handles standard office duties and basic accounting tasks in a busy county office.

Work schedule is generally 8am-5pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekend work as needed. The position requires a high school diploma and strong organizational skills.