Part-Time Administrative Assistant - Support

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The administrative assistant supports the general administrative functions of a wide variety of academic or administrative units; including greeting/referring/assisting visitors, customers, or staff; preparing documents and reports; compiling records; organizing and maintaining information; analyzing data and providing general office support. This position has a strong focus providing administrative support to both the 4H and Master Gardener programs in Greene County, PA.

Specific duties include:

• Support daily office activities and administrative processes within the county office
• Greet visitors and provide information; review, respond to, and direct inquiries
• Assist in coordination of meeting/event logistics including scheduling, material preparation, and agendas
• Compose, review, and distribute internal and external communications
• Collect, organize, research, and analyze information and data to prepare reports and summaries
• Create and maintain volunteer/member files and databases (ZSuite, SharePoint, etc.)
• Maintain inventory and order program supplies; arrange for equipment maintenance; process work orders for facilities needs
• Resolve inquiries and ensure compliance with work unit and/or University policies and procedures
• Support and coordinate special events; reserve spaces, prepare materials, coordinate work between teams, and serve as point of contact
• May perform non-routine and confidential administrative duties, and proxy responsibilities as authorized
• May coordinate work assignments of department/unit support employees to ensure efficient work flow and processes

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