University of Idaho
Administrative Specialist I, Pitkin Forest Nursery
Job Location
University, ID, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP004571P
Position Title
Administrative Specialist I, Pitkin Forest Nursery
Division/College
College of Natural Resources
Department
Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences
Location
Moscow
Posting Context Statement
This position at the Franklin H. Pitkin Forest Nursery supports reforestation and restoration efforts. Key duties include processing seedling orders, preparing invoices, and handling payments. The role involves maintaining the nursery's website, online sales portal, and seedling inventory, as well as ordering supplies and coordinating shipments and pickups. Outreach responsibilities include answering inquiries from customers, landowners, extension agents, government agencies, and the public, providing nursery tours, and attending conferences. The role reports to the Director of the Pitkin Nursery and requires effective collaboration with other staff.
Position Overview
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:
https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employee Category
Classified
Pay Range
$18.52 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Funding
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Uncertain
Posting Date
08/29/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by September 12th, 2024.
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.
Location: University, ID, US
Posted Date: 11/23/2024
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number
SP004571P
Position Title
Administrative Specialist I, Pitkin Forest Nursery
Division/College
College of Natural Resources
Department
Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences
Location
Moscow
Posting Context Statement
This position at the Franklin H. Pitkin Forest Nursery supports reforestation and restoration efforts. Key duties include processing seedling orders, preparing invoices, and handling payments. The role involves maintaining the nursery's website, online sales portal, and seedling inventory, as well as ordering supplies and coordinating shipments and pickups. Outreach responsibilities include answering inquiries from customers, landowners, extension agents, government agencies, and the public, providing nursery tours, and attending conferences. The role reports to the Director of the Pitkin Nursery and requires effective collaboration with other staff.
Position Overview
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
https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr
Position Qualifications
Required Experience
- Organizing tasks to meet deadlines
- Participating in teams to accomplish shared goals
- Using computer software and applications for word processing, email and internet searches
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to travel occasionally
- Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire
- 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
- Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move 60 pounds
Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employee Category
Classified
Pay Range
$18.52 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Funding
This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Uncertain
Posting Date
08/29/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by September 12th, 2024.
Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.
Location: University, ID, US
Posted Date: 11/23/2024
Contact Information
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