Administrative Assistant

Job Description

This part -time position (20 hours per week) works independently and reports to the program manager providing administrative, fiscal and HR support for the CMDA program. This position will serve as a first point of contact for the CMDA program providing excellent and professional customer service in person, by telephone and by email. This position will help plan and execute CMDA events throughout the year (retreat, Capstone presentations, shadow days, graduation receptions, ambassador lunches/trainings, student awards dinner, etc.)

The ideal candidate:
• Will have an eagerness to learn and expand knowledge and skills
• Must be willing to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications

• Experience with general office equipment and familiarity with Microsoft/Google programs (Word, Excel, Forms, Drive, etc.)
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service to a diverse population
• Ability to handle sensitive materials and maintain strict confidentiality
• Must be able to provide strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous administrative or office experience
• Knowledge of state and university policies and procedures
• Experience using large enterprise systems (HokieMart, Banner, Navigate are common at Virginia Tech but other relevant experience welcomed as well)

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$20 per hour

Review Date

9/16/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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