COSS County Administrative Assistant

COSS County Administrative Assistant Special Instructions to applicants: In addition to your application, please submit a resume, cover letter and the contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Posting Details Position Information Posting Number

PG190853CE

Position Number

W-00042629-0326

Position Type NC Cooperative Extension (EPS) Department Information Job City & State Brevard, NC Department NC Cooperative Extension - Transylvania System Information Working Title COSS County Administrative Assistant Appointment 12 Month Recurring Job Type Full-Time - Permanent FTE .94 Position Information Position Overview Essential Job Duties As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. Primary Function of the Organizational Unit 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 Transylvania County is located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina just south of Asheville. Transylvania County is called the "Land of Waterfalls" due to the 250 waterfalls located throughout the county. Whitewater Falls is the one of the highest waterfalls in the Eastern United States. Framed by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, access to Pisgah National Forest, Gorges State Park and DuPont State Forest provide locals and visitors with opportunities for a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, canoeing, tubing, picnicking, and fishing. For more information about

Transylvania County:

transylvaniacounty.org/welcome For more information about

Transylvania County Extension:

transylvania.ces.ncsu.edu 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. 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. Other Work/Responsibilities 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. They will also serve as Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program Coordinator. The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and long-term care insurance. A SHIIP (Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program) Coordinator manages the daily operations of Medicare counseling services, acting as the primary contact for Medicare beneficiaries. They recruit and train volunteers, provide unbiased counseling on Medicare/Medicaid benefits, ensure compliance with state/federal regulations, and conduct community outreach. Supervisory Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises 0 Percent of Time Spent N/A Requirements and Preferences Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key Not Applicable Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30am- 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 be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word 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 List any other medical/drug tests required Recruitment Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range 34,000-$36,000 Internal Transfer Only No Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 04/06/2026 Applicant Information Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/228996 EEO