Administrative Assistant To The Associate Vp For Strategic Communications

Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Administrative Assistant to the AssociateVP 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.
Clery Statement
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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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https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/14131