Administrative Assistant (Admin Assistant)

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Full Time35 hours/week)Department: NDSU ExtensionRenville CountyReports To: Extension Agent and County CommissionSummaryThe purpose of the Administrative Assistant position is to provide office management andadministrative support to the Extension Agent. This position requires a professional, personableindividual who has excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency inMicrosoft Office programs. The ability to take initiative, prioritize and organize tasks, and workindependently is crucial to success in this position. This position is full time at 35 hours perweek, 9 am-4:30 pm.Duties/ResponsibilitiesReceive visitors and answer phone, directing clients as appropriate. Provide routineinformation as requested, screen requests for information, and direct to the appropriateperson.Help plan, organize, and run events in the county such as the annual Seed Show andCounty Fair.Assist with 4-H program needs such as registrations, newsletters, county events, andAchievement Days.Office support for the Renville County Weed Board, Renville-Bottineau Ag ImprovementAssociation, and Renville County Township Officers.Other work as assigned by supervisor in support of Extension work within the county.County Employee BenefitsSalary: Depending on experience, $21 to $23 per hourBlue Cross/Blue Shieldsingle planCounty covers 75% of a single dental planCounty pays into retirement16.26% of salary12 days of PTO/year8 hours sick leave/month12 paid holidays