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Title: Administrative Assistant
State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec II
Hiring Range: Up to $50,000.00, Commensurate with Education and Experience
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: www.vsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Accounting & Finance Administrative Assistant will provide support services to the Chair, faculty members, students, and all other relevant constituents in the School of Business.
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and clerical support to the Chair, Faculty and Students in the Department of Management and Marketing; maintain paper and electronic office files; will review documents for the Chair’s signature; will collect information and data for all relevant reports submitted to Chair to include the department’s budget; will help coordinate special college and department events; will screen telephone calls; greet and assist internal and external visitors; will prepare reports, letters, and correspondence as directed by the Chair; assist Chair and staff with their administrative requests; respect the confidentiality of sensitive, personal and private information and work to ensure that such information is not communicated to any unauthorized personnel outside of the college; will order office supplies, furniture, and equipment; will prepare and process travel requisitions, invoices, and purchase orders; will plan departmental meetings, retreats, workshops, and conferences; will conduct independent research and report findings to the Chair; will support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program; will supervise student workers; will manage and maintain the Chair’s calendar and department website; assist department’s/college’s student organizations, faculty and academic advisors with event planning, report preparation and maintenance of organizational files; will take and maintain minutes of college/department and assigned committee meetings; and assist committee chair with the preparation of required reports.
To provide a quality integrated undergraduate education in business that incorporates information technology and ethics in developing future leaders.
Minimum Qualifications
Office management skills including typing, filing, inventory management and requisition and purchase procedures;
Must have knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
Must have the ability to communicate and interact effectively with various constituents of the university;
Must have working knowledge of office practices, office equipment and office procedures are required.
A minimum of two years of full-time experience in an office environment is required.
Additional Considerations
A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Experience in higher education is a plus.
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.
Virginia State University 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. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume,or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/cv to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable. Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements. Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process: 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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 403(b) (TIAA)
- Comprehensive medical & dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Paid state and federal holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Telework opportunities (where applicable)
Contact Information
Name: Lisa Woodley
Phone: 804-524-2558
Email: Recruit@vsu.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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.