Oconto County Administrative Specialist

• Assists, recommends, and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues, personnel matters, and budgetary problems

• Manages outreach, website and social media platforms for the Oconto County Offices

• Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success

• Serves on committees and attends meetings, representing the interests of the unit or program

• Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies

Division of Extension, Office of the Area Extension Director, Oconto County.

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $48,107 prorated due to FTE, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

This is a part-time position, which means actual salary earned will be prorated based on FTE (full-time status). At 50% FTE, the person hired can expect to receive 50% of the advertised salary. Please note that some benefits such as paid time off will be prorated by appointment percentage.

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments and relationships

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines

• Experience developing partnerships with other agencies, community-based services, or organizations

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Experience with digital marketing tools and platforms (social media, websites, email marketing)

• Experience with community-based outreach and education

• Basic financial management skills, including budgeting, invoicing, and purchasing

• Experience representing an organization in a public-facing role

• Experience with digital marketing content creation (short-long form digital content, Facebook posts, infographics, etc.)

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume

• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting, please click https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The application deadline is 11:59pm on September 17, 2025.

Mandi Dornfeld

amanda.dornfeld@wisc.edu

920-312-3424

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