Administrative Assistant II | University of Maryland - Extension(EFNEP)/College of AGNR - Military Veterans

Position Number:

129639

Title:

Administrative Assistant II

Functional Title:

Adminstrative Assistant

Category Status:

22-Nonexempt, Contingent 2

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

100

Unit:

AGNR-Nutrition and Food Science

Hiring Range Minimum:

$46,736.00 

Hiring Range Maximum:

$56,083.00 

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Contingent II Benefits Summary

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is seeking responsible, highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated applicants with strong customer service skills. This full-time (40 hours/week or 1.0  FTE ) Administrative Assistant II position is a Contingent II contractual (non-exempt) position with  EFNEP , a program that is part of the University of Maryland Extension. Under general supervision, provides moderately complex administrative support to an individual, office, department or program. Incumbents have responsibility for office operations and function independently, where procedures have been established with moderate consequence of error.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or  GED .

Experience: 3 years experience providing administrative support.

Other: Applicants may be required to complete the institution’s required skills assessment to be considered. Some positions require specific skills such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, email or calendaring software, and Internet proficiency.

Required Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

General knowledge of and skill in the practical application of generally accepted office practices and procedures.

Ability to communicate effective both orally and in writing.

Ability to proofread and edit written documents.

Skill in various computer software packages, such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation programs, Internet, email and calendaring software.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to interact effectively with internal and external parties in a courteous and efficient manner.

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments with general instructions.

Other:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferences:

Preferences:

Bachelor’s degree.

Three (3) years responsible experience in a combination of budgeting, business and administrative work.

Responsible, autonomous, energetic and capable of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Competent in use of Microsoft office software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher.

Skills in performing basic math to review expenditures and reconcile accounts.

Periodic travel to county extension offices and work on weekends.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to operate office equipment, computers and related software.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

Must have a valid Maryland driver’s license.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift moderately heavy items (approximately 25 lbs).

Posting Date:

07/15/2024

Closing Date:

07/29/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.