Administrative Assistant
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Job no: 535816
Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: CALS Administration
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Serve as an administrative assistant to the Assistant Dean of Advancement for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and support for CALS Administration. The successful candidate will assist in managing and prioritizing scheduling, travel, and responding to correspondence. Professionalism, confidentiality, and flexibility are required to manage the fast-paced environment of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean’s Suite.
Experience in providing administrative support and coordinating the daily operations of a professional office; Ability to manage a large, diverse workload; Strong skills in word processing, calendar, electronic mail, and databases; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Attention to detail and self-motivation
Knowledge of university policies, programs, and systems; Demonstrated team player; Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Avg. of 29 hours per week (not to exceed 1,500 hours May 1 - April 30)
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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