Office Assistant - Part Time

Town/City
Cresco
Base County
Howard
Counties Served
Howard
Objective

To provide excellent customer service using ISU Extension and Outreach materials and resources. 

Help Manage front desk of Extension Office as well as helping staff with program preperations.

Responsibilities
  • Assists clients by phone, email, or walk-in.
  • Assists county-paid staff and specialists with program execution and day to day office function.
  • Prepare meeting information packets and handouts.
  • Helps manage volunteer records and background screenings as required in risk management policies.
  • May fulfill role of internal bookkeeper
  • May maintain high level of marketing and visibility for all programs including websites and social media channels.  
  • Use standard policies and procedures regarding county business operations and council relations
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with staff and clients in the county.
  • Oversee equipment supplies and inventory of the office.
  • Continually develop and enhance relevant skills and understand current professional standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • High school degree or equivalent with Post Secondary a plus
  • Excellent customer services skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Team player and people oriented
  • Ability to multi-task and organize
Preferred Qualifications
  • Minimum high school graduate. Post Secondary a benefit.
  • Professional office experience - telephone skills, verbal communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office computer skills
  • Bookkeeping experience beneficial
  • Problem solving, organizational skills and multi tasking.
Additional Information
Job Type
Part Time
Hours
16
Wages (status)
exempt
Wages
To be Determined
Benefits

 

 

 

This position will remain open until filled

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.