Administrative Specialist CL3 presso University of Maine
University of Maine · Falmouth, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Administrative Specialist CL3 will provide administrative support to the Cumberland County office of the Cooperative Extension. This position provides customer service to the public and supports local Extension staff in Agriculture, Horticulture and other food system programs. The position will be located in the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Regional Learning Center, Cumberland County office in Falmouth. Full-time, soft-money funded position, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Normal daily work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position pays $21.09/hour, or applicable transfer rate in accordance with the ACSUM collective bargaining agreement.
Complete Job Description
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 60 credits or more of higher education or equivalent work experience and training; and three years administrative support experience.
- Experience in office settings, performing a variety of routine to non-routine clerical and administrative support responsibilities and tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively using oral, written and electronic methods.
- Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as Google Drive and document management software.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in an autonomous work environment as well work effectively as part of a team, and able to achieve and document measurable results.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and skills in report preparation.
- Ability to maintain moderately complex databases.
- Demonstrated computer skills including MS Word, Excel, WordPress, Social media management, Graphic design and internal database applications.
- Exemplary and timely customer service skills.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of University of Maine Cooperative Extension and its educational programs.
- Experience with UMaine’s General Ledger and MaineStreet systems.
- Ability to maintain moderately complex databases.
- Experience working with diverse audiences; knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion; and understanding of equal opportunity, affirmative action and civil rights policies.
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on October 28, 2025.
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jason Lilley, [email protected].
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
