Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is an outreach to serve all of greater Oklahoma to help Oklahomans solve local issues and concerns, promote leadership and manage resources wisely. Programs focus on Increasing opportunities for agricultural enterprises, natural resources and environmental management, food, nutrition, health and safety education, youth, family and community development. To learn more about extension, please visit http://www.extension.okstate.edu/

This position is located in Nowata, Oklahoma. Provides administrative support for Extension Educators located in the County Extension Office. Duties include: 1) maintain accurate and updated agency accounts to include purchases, deposits, travel, etc. 2) Perform and/or delegate database entry and management relative to extension programs. 3) Use knowledge and keyboarding skills of Microsoft Office and other computer software to assist in assigned daily activities. 4)Understand and interpret various OSU, County, and OCES regulations, policies, and office procedures for efficient office management. 5) Act as liaison between county, district, or state offices as appropriate. 6) Display courteous and effective communication while fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, and responding to oral and written requests.
Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance, and available county funding.

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required:

High School/GED with 4 years of clerical/customer service experience.

Valid Driver's License.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Quicken.

Excellent people skills.

Ability to multi-task; yet pay particular attention to details.

Good organization skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

Prior work experience in accounting/bookkeeping.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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