Extension Administrative Support Assistant Pittsburg County

Oklahoma-State-University; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Extension in McAlester, Oklahoma is seeking a part-time administrative assistant to support Extension educators at the Pittsburg County Extension Office. The role covers daily office tasks, greeting the public, handling payments, and coordinating materials.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong people skills, and the ability to multi-task are essential. This 30-hour-per-week position works in a cooperative team, with responsibilities across OSU, county, and district

Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• No experience required. Starting pay is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.
• Valid Driver’s License. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent people skills. Ability to multi-task; yet pay particular attention to details. Good organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public and assist them with soil and water samples.
• Handle money, answer phone, manage mail, develop and retrieve requested materials, file management.
• Understand OSU, County, and OCES regulations, policies, and office procedures for efficient office management.
• Work with other county, district, or state offices as appropriate.

Skills

People skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

David Cantrell, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$14.00 - $16.00

Hourly

About this Position

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension is an outreach to serve all of greater Oklahoma to help Oklahomans solve local issues and concerns, promote leadership and manage resources wisely. Programs focus on increasing opportunities for agricultural enterprises, natural resources and environmental management, food, nutrition, health and safety education, youth, family and community development.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans!
Who Are We: https://extension.okstate.edu/about-us.html
Why OSU Extension: https://extension.okstate.edu/extension-careers.html
OSU Agriculture: https://agdivision.okstate.edu/

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html

This 3/4 time position (30 hour per week) is in McAlester, Oklahoma. Provides administrative support for Extension educators located at the Pittsburg County Extension Office. Works cooperatively as part of the support team housed in the office and duties include: 1) Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer software used to complete daily assignments. 2) Greet the public and assist them with soil and water samples, handle money, answer phone, manage mail, develop and retrieve requested materials, file management, etc. 3) Understand various OSU, County, and OCES regulations, policies, and office procedures for efficient office management. 4) Work as needed with other county, district, or state offices as appropriate.

Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance, and available county funding.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• No experience required. Starting pay is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses

Valid Driver’s License. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent people skills. Ability to multi-task; yet pay particular attention to details. Good organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in an office setting.