Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Mon-Fri 8a,-5p; with some occasional nights and weekend work
Advertised Salary $36,000, Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 11/06/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/07/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Extension Program Asst I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The County Extension Program Assistant will perform duties necessary to assist the County Extension Agent in the day-to-day conducting of the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) program in Athens-Clarke County. Duties will include answering phone calls and helping with ANR clients and programming.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong organizational and other soft-skills, working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Works with limited supervision.

Physical Demands

• Pack, move boxes, handle equipment, load and unload vehicles.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.
• Travel to events.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
This Program Assistant position will assist the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Agent in providing programming and advice for Athens-Clarke County Extension clients. The duties will include, but are not limited to: insect identification, plant identification, weed identification, pest control recommendations according to the Georgia Pest Control Handbook, developing ANR stories for publication in area newspapers, and working with 4-H youth in Agricultural programs. Site visits and office visits will be a part of providing services to the clientele in this position.
Percentage of time 80 Duties/Responsibilities
Cover front desk of Extension office during Administrative Assistant's lunch break. This includes answering phones, greeting visitors, and handling incoming packages/mail.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with other duties as needed.
Driving as needed to perform job related duties.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Laura Ney Recruitment Contact Email lney@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. This position is located in the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia area. Are you willing to work at this location?
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents