MSU Extension Sugarbeet Advancement Sec. | Secretary I
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- Michigan State University
- Location
- Bay
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Clerical & Administrative Support, Community & Government Relations
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University Extension
Department: Msue Directors Office 40001212
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: Bay
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Education/Training, Financial/Accounting, Office/Clerical Support, Human Resources, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Working/Functional Title
MSU Extension Sugarbeet Advancement Sec.
Position SummaryMichigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our work, regardless of title or position within the organization. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:
Be the “face” of MSU Extension (MSUE) in Bay and Midland Counties and Suport for Sugarbeet Advancement in a way that allows clientele, and potential clientele, to quickly and easily access Extension system information. Direct clientele to appropriate information and resources (e.g., MSUE staff, MSUE Bookstore, websites, etc.) and assist with the logistics and promotion of MSUE educational events in the county. Support MSU Extension staff in a manner consistent with delivery of Extension programs and events, and work in a manner that fosters a welcoming, inclusive environment for visitors and staff.
Serving as the first point of contact in the county office, you will research answers for clients, type, enter data, answer the telephone, and file departmental documents in order to provide clerical assistance to faculty, staff, and students. You will respond to inquiries and direct phone calls to appropriate MSUE staff using MSUE Expert Search, Ask Extension, and other appropriate resources and prepare and process requests for information as needed.
You will prepare accessible promotional/marketing materials for MSU Extension programs and distribute, as requested, including, but not limited to newspapers and broadcast media, Chambers of Commerce, community calendars, program wall, emails/community organizations list, social media, and flyer distribution. You will also manage local social media accounts and suggest ways to increase reach and engagement with existing and new audiences. You may also assist with logistics related to MSU Extension programs, such as assisting with registering clients for programs, developing program/event registration lists, and producing sign in sheets as well as assist with 4-H Online records, 4-H enrollment, club records, 4-H communications, and MSU Extension Volunteer Selection Process (VSP).
In this role, you will collaborate, plan, and participate in office staff meetings, while fostering an environment of inclusion and openness to new and different ideas as well as create, grow, and maintain a directory of contacts. You will also be responsible for operating all office equipment and maintain and update computer skills and technical knowledge for office and programmatic software applications. You will also collect, account for, and deposit money for services and/or materials provided by the office as well as learn and manage the VEND system for county offices, including ringing of sales, running and submitting monthly financial reports and maintenance of VEND and credit card machines. Working independently, you will also complete various project in order to facilitate the functions of the MSU Extension office.
This position will be located in the Midland County Extension Office.
This is a full-time, end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon continued funding.
Characteristic Duties/Responsibilities
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application MaterialsGenerally 40 hours Monday through Friday, with some nights and weekends needed.
Description of End DateThis is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Advertised: May 4, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Mar 2, 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Organization
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