Administrative Coordinator - Dept. of Pathology

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for administrative support for the Department of Pathology. The individual will be expected to interact well with all department members (faculty, staff, students, and visitors) and to coordinate services, schedule activities, and manage various annual projects in a timely and independent manner.

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid telework option after a period of in-person training. This option will have a maximum of 20% telework available. 

Typical Tasks:

• Division chief and faculty administrative support
• Faculty and staff timekeeping
• Graduate program support
• Department website maintenance
• Faculty recruitment logistics (Itinerary, reservations, interview scheduling)
• Annual projects (fixed asset inventory, space survey, faculty contracts)
• Travel coordination (including departmental seminar series)

Required Education and Experience: 

• Applicants should have advanced computer skills, excellent communication, and organizational skills
• Office skills must include knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Must be willing and able to learn various VCU systems
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a strong work ethic
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• One to three years of experience working in an academic system
• Prefer individual with a strong foundation in document writing, editing, and grammar
• Experience using VCU & VCUH systems such as Banner, RealSource, RealTime, Chrome River, Workday, Qgenda

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

University Job Code: 19031-19033

ORP Eligible: No

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

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