Administrative Assistant - Owego, NY - CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION : Job Details

This position will serve as the Administrative Assistant for the Workforce Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Tioga County and, under the oversight of the Association Youth Workforce Development Educator, will provide administrative support, confidential data entry, communications, document control, coordinating client appointments, and voucher submissions. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position will organize and maintain all office files, order and maintain office supplies, answer the phone, take messages and greet the public.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

All applicants must apply online by close of day on September 19, 2025 to be considered for this position. All applicants must complete an application packet, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references .

All External Applicants (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the APPLY button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here:

Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension office at 607-###-#### with questions.

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a part-time non-exempt position - 50% FTE, 20 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $16.00 to $18.00 commensurate with experience. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.

• Experience relevant to the role of the position.

• Valid NYS Driver's License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe (PDF) and/or ability to learn these applications.

• Ability to maintain office files and organize an office environment.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in maintaining client files and communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree

• Familiarity with basic bookkeeping or budgeting tasks

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of varying ages and socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with co-workers, customers, volunteers and the general public.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Responsibilities:

Coordination/Operation - 95%

• Assist the Workforce Development Educator with coordinating basic office functions that support the Community Workforce Program, including the WIOA Youth Employment Program.

• Maintaining files, data entry, and performing general administrative tasks including mailings, scanning, faxing, and copying.

• Maintain professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses in fulfilling the administrative duties of the position.

• Order and maintain all office supplies.

• Prepare and edit vouchers and basic reports.

• Organize and maintain all hard copy office files and electronic files as assigned.

• Assist with intake interviews and orientation for new program clients.

• Support special projects as assigned.

Professional Improvement and Other Duties as Assigned - 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.

• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions.

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.

• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.

• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Job Title:

Association Admin Asst I

Level:

007

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jerilynn Cross

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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