Sr. Administrative Assistant - Riverhead, NY

The Office Assistant will assist in the Executive Director's office under the Operations Coordinator guidance. Will provide complete discretion and high initiative to perform administrative tasks to support the Executive Director and the Operations Coordinator. Assignments with the various executive-level groups, including the Board of Directors, Administrative Team, and the Association's standing committees. This position provides a wide variety of technical, clerical, and administrative support, including word processing, database manipulation, spreadsheet development, desktop publishing to create, edit, format, and produce reports, forms, and correspondence; data and files. The Sr. Administrative Assistant will assist with Executive Director's meetings and functions by arranging, organizing, and supporting the Operations Coordinator. The Sr. Administrative Assistant may be asked to attend meetings and functions with Executive Director and to take photos.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.

+ Experience as an Administrative Assistant

+ Proficiency with windows-based software, including the use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and Excel.

+ Ability to work with a high degree of integrity, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

+ Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team

+ Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual channels using traditional methods plus electronic technology (e.g., video, audio, computers, etc.).

+ Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders.

+ Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity

+ Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

+ Must possess superior telephone/people skills to remain polite and professional under pressure.

+ Ability to work a flexible work schedule based on the program's demands and staff needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the office

+ Experience with Government Relations

+ Knowledge of and ability to use Constant Contact

+ Knowledge of and ability with Donor Perfect database

+ Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, and ability to keep the information confidential

+ Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $25.96 per hour

Schedule: NON-EXEMPT - 40 Hrs. per week

Benefits: Full Benefits

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) (https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/how-we-hire) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) (https://apps.hr.cornell.edu/workdayCommunications/Recruitment%20job%20aids/applying\_for\_a\_job\_internal.pdf) document for additional guidance.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu

Job Title:

Association Sr Admin Asst

Level:

005

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jillian Sinanan

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

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