The University of Vermont Seeks Administrative Assistant

Posted on November 23, 2021
The University of Vermont Seeks Administrative Assistant

Position Title 

Administrative Assistant                                                                                                                               506017_1637597702411_UVMlogoweb
                                                                                                                                                                                       

Position Summary  

The University of Vermont seeks an Administrative Assistant for the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which is funded by the USDA. See www.northeastsare.org.
 
This position is responsible for processing invoices for payment, entering financial data, maintaining financial spreadsheets, providing support for contracting with grantees, coordinating meeting logistics, taking minutes at a variety of meetings, and providing clerical assistance to Northeast SARE staff.
 
This is a 12-month, full-time position with full benefits, based in the South Burlington office of UVM Extension, or possibly another UVM Extension office, available on 2/7/22.
 
 
Minimum qualifications
  •  Associate degree plus two years of related office experience including office accounting and financial data entry. Ability to plan multiple tasks with different timelines and prioritize projects.
  • Familiarity with standard office business applications to include spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and online forms.
  • Excellent writing skills, effective oral communication, and organizational skills.

To Apply
Northeast SARE is committed to engaging agricultural communities of color and others that are socially disadvantaged in our regional agricultural systems. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
 
Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
 
 
For a full job description and to complete an application go to www.uvmjobs.com, posting #S3242PO.
 
Application review will begin on December 15 and interviews will take place in January.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

 


 
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.