University of Missouri Extension Office (Office Manager / Secretary) Employment Opportunity

JOB POSTING
Office Manager/Secretary
Extension Office

JOB SUMMARY:
The Office Manager will represent the Taney County Extension Office and provide assistance in all areas of the Extension Office .

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assist public with requests for assistance in all Extension programs
 Create and maintain mailing lists, program materials, brochures & news releases
 Maintain databases & accounting program
 Prepare and mail all documents
 Accept and Process soil samples for mailing
 Run tests on Johnson Grass and Pressure Gauges
 Make appointments for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Work with VITA coordinators with clients and daily schedules.
 Prepare and make deposits
 Check and pay bills as well as recording transactions in accounting system
 Prepare pertinent information as well as reports and checks for monthly council meetings
 Develop council election materials and ballots, post on website
 Support and assist EES in maintaining website and social media
 Prepare all employee reports as needed as well as materials for the University
 Assist EES and Extension faculty/staff with all reports

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
 High School Diploma or Equivalent
 Strong communication skills and very detail oriented
 Experience and Knowledge of Extension Services
 Proficient in Windows, Excel and QuickBooks accounting System
 Good Personal relation skills and high ethical standards
 Ability to provide excellent customer service and have exceptional phone etiquette
 Ability to use basic office equipment such as computer, fax machine, copy machine, printer, telephone etc.
 Must be able to work with others and be a self-starter with good organizational skills

REQUIREMENTS
 High School Diploma/GED
 Valid Driver’s License
 Must pass background check and drug screening

BENEFITS PACKAGE
 Paid vacation and sick leave
 Paid holidays
 County paid health, dental and life insurance
 Enrollment in Missouri Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS)
 Additional available benefits; flexible spending, disability, voluntary life insurance, AFLAC, vision insurance

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED:
 Resume
 Cover Letter
 References

SALARY: $ 14.04 STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Taney County is a substance free, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE).
Applications can be obtained at www.taneycounty.org.
For information, please call (417) 546-7285.

Posted: March 4, 2023 Initials: DM