Work Study Posn Student - Extension Business Office

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives

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JOB TITLE:
UW Extension Office Aide

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
Please provide information about the goals/services your area provides.

Since 1914, UW Extension has helped Wyoming citizens and communities respond to challenges and changes. We have offices in each of the state’s 23 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation. Although our roots are in agriculture, UW Extension has broadened its educational mission to encompass many of the contemporary challenges facing Wyoming’s people and its rural communities. We’re committed to providing lifelong learning opportunities as we bring the resources of the University of Wyoming home to you!

UW Extension uses a team-based approach to educational program leadership. This model revolves around focus areas, which assess the needs of Wyoming citizens and communities and then select and develop educational programs around those needs.

What type of clients are served in your department (education majors, all students, faculty, staff)?

All campus customers including Faculty, Staff and Administration

Wyoming Citizens and communities across all 23 Counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation

Does your department/area provide community services with the goal to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve a particular problem related to those residents’ needs?

Yes! We have 4 Focus Areas housed within Extension: Agriculture and Natural Resources; 4-H and Youth Development; Community, Vitality and Health; and Cent$ible Nutrition.

Job location:
Agriculture

C Building

Pay rate or range:
$11.00/hour

JOB PURPOSE:
Provide office support to Administration Team, Associate Directors, and the Director of Extension.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Answering phone calls and routing appropriately

Scanning files for appropriate retention

Identifying historical documents for retention

Data entry and record keeping

Other tasks may include, pick up of orders in town or on campus, delivery of documents on campus, scheduling conference rooms, copying, shredding, and customer service

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education

: High School Diploma or GED. Agriculture majors are preferred but not required.

Experience

: Individuals who have participated in 4-H or another Extension Program are preferred.

Other requirements:
Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.

Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the

University Vehicle Use Policy

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Successful completion of a satisfactory background check is required for employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of record-keeping and office filing and organization methods

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS:
Working in an office setting, working in higher education, working with Extension offices

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter and resume.

HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email

jobapps@uwyo.edu

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ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit

http://visitlaramie.org/

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