Extension Administrative Support Specialist - Bryan Co

Oklahoma State University; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Extension in Durant, OK is seeking an administrative assistant to provide essential clerical support for county extension educators and staff.

The role includes managing agency accounts, data entry, and Microsoft Office tasks while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. This position offers the chance to contribute to OSU Extension's outreach across Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• High School or GED completed by start date.
• At least 1 year of clerical/customer service experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and updated agency accounts including purchases, deposits, travel, and related records.
• Perform and/or delegate database entry and management for extension programs.
• Use Microsoft Office and other software to assist in daily activities and tasks.
• Understand OSU, County, and Extension regulations, policies, and office procedures for efficient management.
• Act as liaison between county, district, or state offices as appropriate.
• Provide courteous, effective communication when handling calls, visitors, and written requests.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Quicken

People skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Quicken

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Keegan Varner, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$15.00 - $18.00Hourly

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

Position Details: This position is located in Durant, OK at the Bryan County Extension Office. Provides administrative support for extension educators located in the county extension office. Duties include:
1) maintain accurate and updated agency accounts to include purchases, deposits, travel, etc.
2) Perform and/or delegate database entry and management relative to extension programs.
3) Use knowledge and keyboarding skills of Microsoft Office and other computer software to assist in assigned daily activities.
4)Understand and interpret various OSU, County, and Extension regulations, policies, and office procedures for efficient office management.
5) Act as liaison between county, district, or state offices as appropriate.
6) Display courteous and effective communication while fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, and responding to oral and written requests.

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)
• 1 year of clerical/customer service 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 and Quicken. Excellent people skills. Ability to multi-task; yet pay particular attention to details. Good organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills.