Administrative Assistant

Title: Administrative Assistant

Role Title: Administrative and Office Specialist II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience up to $46,350.00

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.vsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The programs and functions in the department support the university's mission by welcoming and extending department’s resources to all who strive for academic excellence. The department, in conjunction with the university, is ultimately dedicated to the promotion of knowledgeable, perceptive, and humane citizens secure in their self-awareness, equipped for personal fulfillment, sensitive to the needs of others, and committed to assuming productive roles in a challenging and ever-changing global society.
The mission of the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business is: “We provide opportunities for diverse students to become successful, ethical and socially responsible business professionals through a technology-infused curriculum that emphasizes professional development pathways, exposure to real-world business operations, and service to society.”

Minimum Qualifications

Office management skills including typing, filing, inventory management and requisition and purchase procedures; ability to communicate and interact effectively with various constituents of the department; working knowledge of office practices, office equipment and office procedures; ability to supervise student employees; experience as receptionist and/or office experience; training in dealing with angry/frustrated people; working knowledge of relevant computer software and systems used for managing student records and departmental requisitions and purchases.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor's degree in Arts or Science with experience with Micorsot Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED:
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative