46 Administrative Assistant Jobs in Fairfax, VA
Northern VA Community College is Hiring an Administrative Assistant Near Fairfax, VA
The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the division of Languages, Arts and Social Sciences at the Annandale campus. The administrative assistant helps to manage the day-to-day operation of the office.
Duties and Tasks:
- Performs routine office support activities
- Provide customer service to students and division visitors
- Answers phones and emails
- Assist with contacting students following course changes and enrollment cancellations
- Helps enroll students in classes and helps them understand their schedules
- Provides administrative support to the Associate Dean and faculty
- May be required to maintain records and filing systems
- Applies knowledge of basic office practices, procedures and equipment (customer service, telephone computer, copier)
- Serves as first point of contact for the division if needed
- Applies knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling and basic mathematics
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Customer service skills and phone etiquette
- Time management and organizational skills
- Ability to learn new technologies
- Ability to work well under supervision
- Detail oriented skills
- Oral and written communication skills in English
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working in customer service
- Experience working in an office setting.
- Experience answering phones and emails
- Proficiency in a foreign language
- Experience with educational setting
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Job Summary
Full Time
$45k-57k (estimate)
08/23/2023
07/05/2024
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