Overview
4-H Administrative Assistant – Ithaca, NY Jobs in Ithaca, NY at Cornell University
This person will support the administrative efforts of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development programs. This individual will be responsible for customer communication, clear correspondence, record keeping, facility rental, promotion and marketing tasks, and enrollment and registration of participants and volunteers. The incumbent will operate client management software, manage spreadsheets, maintain accurate accounts and databases, and produce reports. They will answer phone calls in a courteous manner and provide information about program areas to the general public. This person will provide support to 4-H events and fundraising projects. The incumbent will coordinate or assist in the coordination of volunteers and interns for specific events and tasks. The incumbent may assist with the promotion or 4-H events and programs, which may include but is not limited to on-line, social media, email and newsletters. The incumbent will develop effective and efficient workflows within the office environment. They may gather and/or provide information and reports for tracking and planning association expenses and finances. They will function as a member of a team and receive assignments in several program areas and must prioritize assignments and tasks effectively, with assistance from the 4-H Issue Leader and 4-H leadership team. This position will work primarily in person in the office.
Required Qualifications:
Associates degree. GED/High School diploma and 1-year transferrable experience is acceptable
Experience relevant to the position
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to provide professional and courteous customer service at all times
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to be flexible within a fast-paced and multifaceted workplace
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to receive, plan, track and complete multiple moderately complex administrative tasks simultaneously
Ability to manage time, resources and tasks to meet deadlines
Ability to provide direction to volunteers and interns
Ability to create promotional material in online and other environments
Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments
Ability to think critically and problem‐solve
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of experience in office management, administrative assistant position
Experience working with Cooperative Extension / 4‐H youth development
Experience using customer management software and databases
Experience in web page development and maintenance
Business major or course work
Experience in basic accounting practices
Experience using marketing tools, and creating social media and other on-line content
Appreciate, respect and embrace diversity and inclusion in all interactions with colleagues, staff, volunteers, participants and the public
Proofreading skills, attention to details by recognizing spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors
Enthusiasm, energy and genuine interest in working with youth and adults
Flexibility‐opportunity to increase hours during very busy times of the year
Tolerate the sounds of busy workroom conditions
Able to lift program materials and equipment
Cultural sensitivity and competence in communicating with a wide variety of clients
Experience in fundraising and marketi…
Title: 4-H Administrative Assistant – Ithaca, NY
Company: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
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