Fa200-Office Manager/Director Of Administrative Operations

Title: FA200-Office Manager/Director of Administrative Operations

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials

Pay Band:

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Director of Administrative Operations oversees the day-to-day responsibilities for coordinating administrative processes and providing executive-level, confidential, and detail-oriented administrative support to the Director of Athletics, senior level athletics staff members, university officials, student-athletes, and the public; to include travel, electronic communication, and traditional correspondence. This position will support the Director of Athletics in external and internal committees' preparation, projects and speaking engagements and assist the Director of Athletics by providing research and reports on athletics department strategic initiative.

The Director of Administrative Operations will also serves as a liaison to the MEAC Conference Office, NCAA, and other external and internal committees on which the Director of Athletics serves. This position will report directly to the Director of Athletics.

Duties include but not limited to providing administrative knowledge to develop successful office standards and will be responsible for screening and directing phone calls and visitors. Maintains the Director of Athletics calendar including scheduling and coordinating leadership team meetings.

Prepares, processes and tracks payroll forms, onboarding paperwork, invoices, affiliation agreements, and other forms. Will assist game day operations and serves as an event coordinator for department meetings and athletics special events to prepare and deliver positive experiences for student-athletes, alumni and fans. The individual must regularly lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Supervises and trains work study students as needed. Provides back up to other support staff.

EEO STATEMENT

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree

2.Candidate should have at least three years of related experience in administrative operations

3.Strong time management, organizational, and attention to detail skills

4.Demonstrated ability to take initiative and plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved

5.Proficient with Google and MS Office, including Excel, and able to learn and utilize new software programs

6.Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams

7.Excellent oral and written communication

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Minimum three years' experience working in Division I college athletics department/conference office/Higher Education

2.Experience with managing or hosting athletic/special events

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews.

The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Tanesha Chesson

Phone: 7578238764

Email: tdchesson@nsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.