Administrative Specialist III

The Administrative Specialist III is responsible for coordinating office activities, researching and preparing special reports, and developing, revising, and recommending administrative policies and procedures as directed by supervisor. Self-Management: Organizes and prioritizes tasks effectively; deals with interruptions; uses good judgment and decision making skills; strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task; follows attendance and leave policies; practices emotional control; exhibits professional behavior and appearance; ability to handle sensitive information confidentially; ability to work without close supervision. Quality and Quantity of Work: produces high-quality and error-free work; maintains stock of office supplies; maintains files; processes and reports data; enters Travel claims and other financial management activities in Workday; handles mail; provides administrative support for agents; assists with reporting data across Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4H, and Community and Economic Development; performs other duties as assigned. Technical Expertise: uses Workday for expenditures, procurement, time, travel and financial management; uses Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; maintains equipment and inventory; attends training; performs data entry, proofreading, and report generation. Financial Recordkeeping: keeps revenue and expenses records; processes requisitions and procurement card transactions; retrieves Workday reports. Communication: communicates professionally to internal and external clients; greets visitors; answers calls; takes messages; responds to inquiries; possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. Teamwork: collaborates with team members, tracks deadlines, shares information and ideas to improve processes. Qualifications recap: minimum education equivalent to a high school diploma; plus one year of specialized training and three years of related experience; strong knowledge of mathematics, statistics, research and analysis techniques, and computers/software; ability to prepare and present information and reports; develop and apply policies; analyze financial records; plan, organize, and direct work of others. Additional Information: Salary commensurate with education and experience; background checks may apply; equal opportunity employer.