Administrative Assistant To The Associate VP For Strategic Communications

Working Title Administrative Assistant to the Associate VP for Strategic Communications Position Number C00736 Posting Number C00628P Type of Recruitment General Public Pay Band 3 Is this position restricted? No Work Location Radford Division Enrollment Management-80 College/Unit University Relations E&G - 710 Department University Relations-60001 Hours Per Week 40 Months Per Year 12 Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Year Full Time/Part Time Full Time If part time, enter Percent Time

Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant Gina Stike Contact Phone for Applicant (540) 831-5585 Education/experience

Education, training or experience in administrative support or a business-related field preferred.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Strategic Communications, the Administrative Assistant will work independently to provide administrative assistance; schedule meetings; coordinate travel; manage projects and coordinate project resources and activities; prepare sensitive documents; manage AVP and team schedules; facilitate the processing of vendor contracts and invoices; handle confidential information with discretion; possess strong interpersonal, written and communication skills; demonstrate attention to detail and affinity for solving problems; possess strong organizational and time management skills.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a secretarial or administrative role.

• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

• Good attention to detail along with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member.

• Competencies in planning and scheduling, preparing reports and presentations, compiling correspondence, and monitoring budgets and personnel documents.

• Demonstrated proficiency in current computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with calendaring in Microsoft Outlook or other scheduling systems.

• Ability to learn new applications and software as needed.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders.

• Proven interpersonal skills with experience providing complex administrative support in a high-profile environment with confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while producing quality work.

• Experience regarding financial and budget systems.

• Experience researching and preparing confidential and sensitive documents.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in fast-paced marketing and communication offices within higher education, corporate or governmental setting is highly desirable.

• Experience in administrative support positions requiring solid knowledge, skill and abilities in project management software such as Lytho, Basecamp or Hive.

• Knowledge of state and university policies and procedures.

• Working knowledge of Banner and eVA.

Hiring Range Starting at $38,000 (Pay Band 3) Posting Date 03/06/2024 Application Review Date 03/25/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Employment Conditions Must have a criminal background check Statement of Economic Interest is required No Alternate work schedule Required Licenses Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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