Candler County Administrative Assistant

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• Posting Number: S14143P
• Working Title:
  
  Candler County Administrative Assistant
• Department: CAES‑Southeast District CES
• Posting Type:
  External
• Retirement Plan: TRS
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Benefits Eligible
• Full/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Additional Schedule Information: 8 am‑5 pm, Monday‑Friday, occasional evening and weekend work.
• Advertised Salary: $36,000
• Posting Date: 09/17/2025
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Proposed Starting Date: 10/26/2025
• Location of Vacancy: SE District
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Administrative Assistant I
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

High school diploma or equivalent.

The County Extension Administrative Assistant is responsible for a variety of general office tasks. Work includes the performance of standardized office duties which involve using judgment based on knowledge gained through experience. Assignments which depart from established institutional or county procedures are approved by a supervisor, but employees will be expected to develop their own techniques and procedures. May coordinate functions with Extension staff and/or program assistants.

Administrative Assistants will work cooperatively with all agents and are administratively responsible to the County Extension Coordinator and District Extension Director.

• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of business grammar and punctuation, office procedures and systems, and current effective and efficient office practices.
• Skilled in operating a variety of office equipment such as computer, fax, scanner, typewriter, mimeograph, copier, and telephone.
• Proficient in current word processing and data management and accounting software programs (Quick Books, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Exhibits high standards of professionalism in personal contacts, appearance and work habits. Possesses necessary personal skills to perform public relations responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district and state staff, local government employees and clientele.

• Some medium lifting; sitting for long periods of time.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.
• Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
• Is this a position of trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes
• Does this position require a P‑Card? No
• Is having a P‑Card an essential function of this position? No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes
• Does this position have security access? No

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the…