What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant for Undergraduate Education position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Administrative Assistant serves the Undergraduate Education unit housed in Burruss 104, providing the team with reception, operations, and administrative support along with direct administrative assistance for the Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in reception and/or customer service.
- Experience working as part of a team in an office environment.
- Experience working as an administrative assistant or related position.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Google suite.
- Experience with event and/or meeting planning.
- Evidence of strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing calendars and scheduling.
- Experience with travel planning.
- Proficiency with web design (HTML, Google Sites, or SharePoint).
- Experience working at a college or university.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
40,000
Hours per week
40 hours per week; M-F 7:30-4:30
Review Date
March 31, 2025
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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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (Doris Shelor) at (dshelor@vt.edu) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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