Sawyer County Outreach Support Associate
Sawyer County Outreach Support Associate
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Job Description
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Job Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Administrative Assistant IIJob Duties:
Job Summary Information
This (up to 14 hours/week) position provides support to educational program delivery for educators affiliated with Sawyer County Extension including the 4-H Educator. This position serves as first point of contact for individuals and groups providing basic organizational information via phone in person and through other communication mediums including website maintenance. This position will process invoices payment of vouchers bills and verify all accounting records in accordance with county policies and procedures. The person hired will review invoices and submit to Area Director for approval of payment. Collaboration with local colleagues to promote a positive office environment and share resources is a must!
This position will prepare various communication mediums on behalf of educators. It will also distribute communication to appropriate parties including 4-H online events and managing membership/volunteers at the direction of the educator. It will assist in organizing workshops program materials and events. It will assist with the coordination of logistics (registration communications other details) for 4-H events and other programs. This position also serves as a resource to manage and maintain 4-H enrollment information update calendars distribute communication to appropriate parties and manage membership/volunteers at the direction of the educator.
County Location
The main office for this position is located in Hayward WI and the primary programming focus is Sawyer County.
In Person
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person onsite at the Sawyer County Government Center. There may be some opportunity for limited hours of remote work.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Manage and reconcile departmental budget accounts monthly coordinating with educators to forecast program expenses and place orders for necessary resources and materials
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings conferences travel and work unit operations
- Sends receives copies and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
- Collects analyzes and prepares various communication materials from established sources utilizing technology mediums
- Serves as a first point of contact for individuals and groups provides basic organizational information via phone in person and through other communication mediums and routes more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities
- Maintains established methods and organizational systems directed at the maintenance of electronic/physical records related to work operations according to established policies and procedures
Department:
About Extension
UW-Madisons Division of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local statewide and national issues improving lives through research-based education fostering partnerships and action and facilitating positive impacts.
Compensation:
The minimum starting hourly rate for the position is $18.36 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
Experience managing multiple tasks timelines and schedules while maintaining high quality work
Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
Ability and desire to learn and manage new technology platforms
Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with or ability to learn a wide range of communication tools and technical platforms such as: Microsoft Office Suite Google Suite Canva Adobe Creative Cloud and various web browsers
Ability to develop and design high-quality visually appealing graphic materials
Experience with accounting software and maintaining budget worksheets providing invoices/billing and account reconciliation
Education:
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
How to Apply:
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process click the apply now button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
Resume
Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)
Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.
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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
The application deadline is 11:59pm on September 1 2025.
Contact Information:
Lori Pillion-Baltrusis
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
