Careers at Virginia Tech

The Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise (HNFE) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide administrative support to the department and Undergraduate and Dietetics programs. The successful candidate will perform high level administrative support duties, which include, but are not limited to managing the department class timetable, facilitating efficient and smooth Undergraduate and Dietetics departmental operations and procedures, preparing accreditation related documents, and planning meetings and events in collaboration with the appropriate directors, coordinators, and advisors.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing efficient, accurate personnel support for all departmental wage positions to include the search process, managing the onboarding and offboarding activities (completion of paperwork, confirming work eligibility, entering/updating Banner transactions, ensuring access and training to systems, etc.), file retention, and coordinating timely completion of TimeClock Plus.

• Experience providing administrative and payroll support in an academic or professional office environment.
• Experience preparing and managing spreadsheets with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with an emphasis on telephone and office etiquette.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.

• Experience with Banner Human Resources/Student, Enterprise Systems (ES) Reports, PageUp, HokieMart, and a variety of reporting systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Virginia Tech policies and procedures.
• Experience preparing and managing official records.

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Restricted

37,000 - 47,000

09/27/2024

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references when applying to this position.

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.

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