We Are Hiring! Administrative Assistant

(Updated: Oct. 1, 2026, 1:33 p.m.)
We're hiring. Administrative Assistant to work independently is a fast-paced environment.

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are a model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. The Administrative Assistant provides critical office management, financial tracking, HR support, and day-to-day administrative support to the County Extension Director and programmatic staff at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Surry County Center. Operating with a high degree of independence and minimal supervision, this role ensures smooth office operations, handles multi-source budget management, manages digital communications and social media, and provides exceptional customer service to county residents and internal staff.

Qualifications Include:

Graduation from high school and two years of related experience; or graduation from a two-year secretarial science or business administration program and one year related experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Management: Handle budgeting, purchasing, invoice processing, client payments, and multi-account/grant bookkeeping.
  • Administrative Operations: Maintain confidential personnel records and provide daily office support.
  • Outreach & Service: Manage digital communications/social media while delivering exceptional customer service to residents and staff.

More Information:

Please direct questions to Joanna Radford at 336-401-8025 or joanna_radford@ncsu.edu

Website: https://surry.ces.ncsu.edu

Link for full position description and application.