Sr. Administrative Assistant - Texas AgriLife Extension Service

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• Researches, composes, designs and disseminates educational newsletters, brochures, handouts, flyers & programs.
• Handles website updates with document uploads and/or changes to verbiage for AG/Hort Department; Creates website forms and runs reports as needed.
• Assist with main email inbox and distributes to appropriate staff; Responds to telephone inquiries and provides assistance to walk-in clientele. 
• Composes correspondence for County Agents; Prepares press releases and professional marketing pieces; Distributes accordingly. 
• Coordinates (setup/tear down) education meetings/programs including notification of events, advertisements, registration, equipment & caterer contact; Collects funds, handles receipts & deposits with committees; Works with various event budgets; Purchases event items via debit card with committee agent approval. 
• Prepares reports used in collecting data for state information including but not limited to daily TAMED reports, CEU reporting to TDA, serving as liaison to TDA for all CEU’s earned thru Extension programming. 
• Conducts educational research with includes central files, Extension and University based data both in print and via the website. 
• Maintains and updates all publications, DVDs, education data, administrative central file data and department filing system.
•  Provides clerical and administrative support to all Agents; county staff and numerous volunteers, including room and vehicle reservations; Coordinates with other County/District/State representatives for join events; Handles Extension logistics.
• Enters Time Adjustment Record forms and reviews timesheets for County staff in Ag-Hort unit.
• Assists in cross-training of other support staff members as necessary. 
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
  

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED.  2 years technical school and/or specialized training in business or marketing preferred.
• 3 years job related experience.
• Excellent computer and typing skills (minimum of 35 WPM).
• Accounting/bookkeeping skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadlines. 
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact and deal effectively with other employees, the public, and public officials.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $20.71 - $25.89 hourly based on qualifications

DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: January 1, 2027

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
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