Office Assistant

University of Idaho

Office Assistant

Location: Off Campus Location - Boise, Ada County Extension Office

Division/College: Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $16.82 per hour or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
This position will provide general office support for the Ada County Extension Office. The employee will provide a wide variety of secretarial, receptionist, and support functions. They will apply computer program knowledge and applications in developing and maintaining records, collecting information, and developing, preparing, and producing a wide variety of business documents relating to Extension programs. The employee will answer phones, direct telephone and walk-in clientele to the appropriate facility or program, respond to routine inquiries and explain office services to customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience using computers and other office equipment.
• Experience using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches, data organization, presentations, mail merges, and data tracking.
• Experience writing and editing professional business correspondence.
• Experience in an office environment administratively supporting more than one individual.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize and track progress independently.
• Experience maintaining accuracy while performing repetitious tasks.
• Experience performing detailed work.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience working cooperatively with others in a busy office environment.
• Experience working professionally with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Experience with advanced computer skills such as spreadsheet management, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Word.
• Database experience to enter and retrieve information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of University of Idaho Extension.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move items up to 25 pounds (chairs, tables, heavy boxes, supplies, etc.).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003668P

Posting Date: 11/02/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by November 20, 2022, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

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.



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