The incumbent is the primary or lead administrative support position in the department and performs duties as assigned, working independently, applying well-developed secretarial and office support knowledge, while exercising independent judgment and initiative.

The incumbent will provide administrative support to Extension Offices in Amite, Pike, and Walthall Counties.

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as administrative assistant to the Director or other supervisor,
• Provides or oversees reception services, scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel.
• Coordinates projects and assists in the completion of reports by researching and gathering required information and preparing reports.
• Serves as the communication hub of the department by communicating information from the supervisor to others, collecting and organizing information.
• Obtains equipment, services and supplies needed by the department by maintaining an inventory of office supplies, purchasing equipment and supplies.
• Assists with employment processes to varying degrees.
• Supports the administrative business functions of the department.
• Assists the supervisor to varying degrees in maintaining financial control of departmental accounts by reconciling purchases, tracking expenditures, and maintaining internal records of expenditures.
• Other related duties, as assigned.