Executive Assistant

NC State Extension serves citizens, businesses, local governments and communities in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, providing expertise from all College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS) departments, three College of Natural Resources ( CNR) departments, as well as from the College of Design and the College of Veterinary Medicine.

NC State Extension also works extensively with our sister land grant institution, NC A&T State University, the Office of Extension and Engagement within the University, with the various Commodity agricultural commodity groups in the state, NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, NC Farm Bureau, The NC Grange, and many other important partnerships. The chief officer of NC State Extension is the Associate Dean of the CALS & Director of NC State Extension ("Associate Dean/Director").

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The primary purpose of the Executive Assistant position is to provide high-level administrative assistance to the Associate Dean /Director in fulfillment of the administration and operation of the NC State Extension organization.

This position provides administrative management for the Extension Administration office, financial administration/budget for the Associate Dean/Director's budget ; primary administrative support and event management for the State Advisory Council ( SAC; consisting of 30 volunteers); internal Office Management; and personnel management./HR duties within Extension Administration units.

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

High School diploma or equivalency and three years of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or graduation with an associate's degree in Secretarial Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline and one year of progressively responsible administrative/office management experience; or bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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