Administrative Assistant Ii - Hudson, United States - Cooperative Extension Columbia and Greene Counties

Description

The Administrative Assistant performs general administrative duties for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia & Greene Counties.

Responsibilities include receiving and greeting visitors, providing basic information on programs and events, creating and editing documents, data entry, preparing materials, events registration, and other administrative support tasks as needed or assigned.

This position primarily works out of the Association's Hudson office but may report to the Acra office as needed or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, with experience relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to help ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments.
• Ability to meet occasional travel demands of the position. A valid NYS driver's license and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include early mornings and evenings.
• Ability to demonstrate positive customer service and good communication skills.
• Computer Skills: Experience with or ability to perform basic word processing and document editing database and internet software. Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and Excel as well as Adobe.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence.
• Able to use good judgment in analyzing facts and circumstances surrounding work situation problems or transactions and in determining action to be taken within limits of standard or accepted practice.
• Ability to handle administrative details, to work under pressure, and organize work into priorities with emphasis on effective time management.

• Work Environment

• In addition to the Working Conditions; the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. This position works in a typical office environment. This position regularly lifts, moves, or transports office and program materials and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills.

Position Details
This is a full-time (35 hours/week), nonexempt position. Compensation paid at the rate of $20.00 per hour.

Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave
• Paid Holidays
• NYS Health Insurance Program (including free Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement (NYSERS)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Universal Life Insurance
• Personal Accidental Insurance
• Legal Plan Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Auto and Homeowner's Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• New York's College Savings Program
• ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions

Pay:
$20.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hudson, NY 12534: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person