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Administrative Specialist I, Pitkin Forest Nursery
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Position Number: 5588915
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Multicultural Affairs and Affirmative Action

University of Idaho

Administrative Specialist I, Pitkin Forest Nursery

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $18.52 per hour or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Assist with administrative tasks including preparing correspondence, maintaining records, maintaining calendars, monitoring office inventory, ordering supplies when necessary and completing various assignments as needed. This position may be the first point of contact for the department, and is tasked with ensuring that information flows accurately, efficiently and effectively while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Duties may include:

Manage records and documents
Perform general administrative support tasks such as proofreading and receiving and distributing mail; may handle cash
Greet visitors, callers and/or email inquiries, determining nature and purpose and directing them to specific destinations/individuals/information
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Organizing tasks to meet deadlines
Participating in teams to accomplish shared goals
Using computer software and applications for word processing, email and internet searches

Preferred Qualifications:

Considerable experience working in an office setting
Some experience with web development and maintenance
Some experience supervising employees
Some experience managing storefronts of online sales platforms, such as Marketplace
Knowledge of nursery management and reforestation
Interpersonal and communication skills, including email, technical writing, and phone etiquette
Familiarity with accounting and financial management principles
Ability to work with varying groups of people
Customer service experience
Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain accurate records

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move 60 pounds

Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move 60 pounds

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004571P

Posting Date: 08/29/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by September 12th, 2024.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.