Office Manager

State of North Carolina

5d • $45,431 - $72,000

About The Position

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. The WNC Agricultural Center is a self-supporting multi-use complex that operates 365 days per year. The primary purpose of the facility is to serve the horse/livestock and trade show industries and meet the needs of both the agricultural and non-agricultural community by providing and maintaining buildings and grounds capable of hosting equine events, tradeshows, conventions, seminars, community events and public expos, as well as, carrying out all activities of the annual North Carolina Mountain State Fair. The North Carolina Mountain State Fair serves the agricultural, manufacturing, commercial, educational, governmental, and other agencies across the State and its visitors. This position is responsible for providing all administrative support, human resource management, budgetary functions, data entry, and procurement functions for the WNC Ag Center Management Team. This position will involve communication with the public, state agencies, vendors/contractors, consultants, and department/division staff. The position works under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Manager of Expositions. The Office Manager directly supervises the WNC Agricultural Center’s Assistant Office Manager, the NC Mountain State Fair’s Competitive Entry Department Coordinator and Exhibits and Concessions Coordinator, as well as temporary staff of the NC Mountain State Fair.

Requirements

• Experience in the following systems: NC Financial System, NC E-procurement Purchasing System, and NC Beacon/SAP System.
• Knowledge of accounting and procurement policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of supervisory practices, personnel policies, and procedures.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the workflow of the Administrative Staff.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in developing, communicating, and applying departmental policies and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in HR, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• providing all administrative support
• human resource management
• budgetary functions
• data entry
• procurement functions for the WNC Ag Center Management Team
• communication with the public, state agencies, vendors/contractors, consultants, and department/division staff
• directly supervises the WNC Agricultural Center’s Assistant Office Manager, the NC Mountain State Fair’s Competitive Entry Department Coordinator and Exhibits and Concessions Coordinator, as well as temporary staff of the NC Mountain State Fair

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees