COSS County Administrative Assistant

Position Information

Posting Number: PG190830CE
Position Number: W
- Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Job City & State: Morganton, NC
Department: NC Cooperative Extension - Burke

Working Title: COSS County Administrative Assistant
Appointment: 12 Month Recurring
Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent
FTE: 1.00

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North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina Citizens Duties and Responsibilities.

The Extension Administrative Assistant position provides office support, under supervision, to the Extension staff and does related work as required to support educational programs in a variety of areas including data entry, procurement and management of office & building supplies and programming materials. Responsibilities include providing administrative support for the County Extension Director and other staff/program areas including Agriculture, Local Foods, 4-H, and Family and Consumer Science.

The position interacts with other county departments (Human Resources, Finance, Budget, etc.) to ensure effective relationships with county government and partner organizations working with Extension staff. The County Administrative Assistant will work with the County Extension Director to develop and effectively manage the county budget and maintain monthly expense records.

The County Administrative Assistant will provide customer service to call‑in and walk‑in clientele and should have the ability to respond to all clientele. This position will be responsible for assisting in developing and maintaining county budgets, maintaining grant fund budgets, managing certain Extension reports and communicating with Extension administration, website updates, and creation of the monthly Extension newsletter and marketing materials for Extension Agents.

Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am‑5pm business hours, with occasional flex hours to attend night and/or weekend events and to support programs.

Minimum Experience/

Education:

Graduation from high school and two years of related experience; or graduation from a two‑year secretarial science or business administration program and one year related experience.

Department

Required Skills:

• Must have experience with accounting.
• Must have efficient keyboarding and computer skills.
• Must be understanding of confidentiality and professionalism for personnel issues.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have the ability to respond to diverse audiences.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be highly motivated and comfortable taking initiative with the assigned task.
• Must be a good team worker dedicated to supporting a creative, supportive and positive work environment.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,

Education:

Experience with web page management, word, social media and newsletter design.

Required License or Certification: N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required?: Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?: No

Physical Required?: No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $33,000-$35,000

Job Open Date: 02/27/2026

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