Job Description

Administrative Support Assistant I (Part Time) (Camp Verde, AZ) Posting Number
req26362 Department
Yavapai County Office Department Website Link
https://extension.arizona.edu/local-offices/yavapai-county Location
County Extensions and Farms Address
2830 N Commonwealth Dr. , Suite 103, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 USA Position Highlights

The Yavapai County Cooperative Extension Office is seeking an enthusiastic and organized individual to fill the position of Administrative Support Assistant I. This individual is the initial contact for both internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will work with Extension faculty, staff, and community members, and as such, demonstrate a friendly, helpful, and professional first impression to all who interact with the office.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support for the office, such as coordinating activities, scheduling, and other support duties to ensure efficient office operations. The ideal individual will have excellent customer service skills, strong, efficient, and effective written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The successful candidate should expect to work in a team environment and be able to manage tasks and projects independently.

Our staff connects Yavapai County communities to University science and other expert advice to help people get healthier and businesses be more successful. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension of Yavapai County has been serving area residents since 1914 through educational programs. We represent a unique three-way partnership of the United States Department of Agriculture, the University of Arizona and Yavapai County to provide local citizens access to the Land Grant University System. Our roots in communities help us understand local needs and put university expertise and connections where they can make a difference – improving lives and communities.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here

Duties & Responsibilities

Administrative:

• Record minutes at meetings and process the written report for distribution.
• Print and distribute reports, correspondence, technical documents, forms, and fliers.
• Maintain existing spreadsheets, input data, and update databases, and cross-index and alphabetically file documents or correspondence.
• Work closely with the Prescott office and Kingman office Administrative Support on transactions to ensure processing is complete.
• Maintain all office calendars.
• Arrange for facilities and services to conduct conferences, workshops, or meetings as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist with conference/workshop registration and setup.
• Monitor and order office supplies.
• Troubleshoot technical difficulties with office equipment and computers in consultation with appropriate IT and other technical consultants.
• Assist departments with Concur travel.

Communication:

• Work at the front desk at the Yavapai County Camp Verde office and interfacing with the public.
• Ensure that public areas are welcoming, and program and community information is displayed, maintain office bulletin board, document holders, and general office appearance.
• Greet visitors and refer them to the appropriate office staff or supervisor.
• Monitor and redirect as needed all incoming emails, and sort and distribute mail for office staff.
• Answer telephone calls and route them to the appropriate person.
• Communicate with and support routine and non-routine inquiries from faculty, staff, and the public.
• Provide clerical support to the administration team, 4-H, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Family and Consumer Health Sciences, Range and Livestock.
• Resolve typical administrative and operational problems or situations impacting the staff and faculty work unit under supervisor direction.

Financial Administration & Reporting:

• Assist with department program expenditures, ensuring that budget allocations are not overspent.
• Assist with requesting, reviewing, processing and/or approving day-to-day business transactions such as invoicing, cash receipts, disbursement vouchers, travel expense reimbursements, and payment requests with accuracy, completeness and in compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Under supervision utilize UAccess to review and monitor account activity, budgets, and balances for appropriate spending and compliance with the Program directives and University of Arizona policies and regulations.

Social Media & Technical:

• Assist with departmental websites and communication platforms to ensure accurate content.
• Work with department staff to create and distribute digital marketing through Trellis software.
• Assist with social media with departmental content in collaboration with other department staff.
• Create Smartsheets registration forms and maintain registration data with input from department staff.
• Assist with preparation of the annual report using Microsoft software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and able to manage and establish work priorities as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Work, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe.
• Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a busy and sometimes noisy work environment.
  
  

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the public in a school, college, and/or community-based organization setting.
• Prior work in an administrative support position or in a similar role.
• Experience working with financial administration software.
• Previous experience with social media, marketing, and digital communications.

FLSA
Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
24 Job FTE
.60 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Organizational Administration Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
$16.50 - $20.63 Compensation Type
hourly rate Grade
3 Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator Career Stream and Level
OC1 Job Family
Administrative Support Job Function
Organizational Administration Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
8/3/2026 Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Phillip Peek

phillippeek@arizona.edu Open Date
6/30/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.