The Administrative Coordinator ensures effective and efficient operation of the office of the UNH Cooperative Extension leadership team, maintaining a professional environment and high level of confidentiality. Under broad supervision using significant independent judgment, this invaluable member of the Cooperative Extension team has statewide responsibilities and supports Extension leadership including meeting coordination and logistics, event planning, assisting with special projects and initiatives, calendar management, account management, and proactively ensuring that the leadership team can function effectively. This is an in-person position located on the Durham, N.H., campus.
UNH Cooperative Extension strengthens people and communities in N.H. by providing trusted knowledge, practical education and cooperative solutions.
What you'd do
- Support Extension director and leadership team, selected committees and projects associated with Extension.
- Maintain busy calendar for director, setting priorities and making independent decisions as appropriate.
- Manage internal documentation and maintain internal and confidential documents including those pertaining to hiring and onboarding, promotion, performance evaluation, civil rights, strategic planning, committees and teams, county and state advisory councils, program development and evaluation, and volunteer management.
- Manage financial records for director, including travel and purchasing expenses.
- Manage statewide marketing and operations accounts.
- Serve as Extension liaison with UNH telecommunications for phone system.
- Assist with job searches by scheduling interviews, travel and logistics, and assist with onboarding new employees and managing Extension orientation.
- Maintain inventory and order office supplies.
- Sort and route mail.
- Maintain and update staff directory.
What they want
- Seven years of office experience of increasing responsibility, bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of experience, specialized training, and higher education equal to seven years.
- Strong, comprehensive calendaring and computer skills (preferably Microsoft Office Suite).
- Comprehensive knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Experience planning and coordinating events.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Willing to learn new skills as required to meet the needs of the office.
- Organizational and analytical skills and careful attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a professional environment, both independently and as a team player.
- Work well with minimal supervision and ask for guidance when necessary.
- Starts
- 2026-09-28