Office Assistant-Mailroom
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Job no: 529602
Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Executive VP & Provost
Department: Undergraduate Admissions
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Administrative / Clerical, Other
Office Assistant provides administrative support and serves as backup support to the staff and projects related to the Mail Operations Unit within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Responsibilities include data processing, mail support, assisting with email correspondence, and recruitment mailings. On occasion, provides customer service support to front office staff by answering phones and serving as a resource for prospective students and families.
Previous administrative support experience in a professional office environment. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Proficient in working within a team environment as well as the ability to work independently. Must be dependable, organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computing skills and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general office practices and procedures. Willing to learn and abide by U.S. Postal Service rules and regulations is essential. Must be able to safely move and handle items weighing up to 40 pounds.
*Experience responding to email correspondence in a professional business setting.
*High school diploma or equivalent credentials.
Anticipated starting rate of $15.00/hr
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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.
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, 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 Samantha Boyd at sfboyd@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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