Administrative and Project Assistant
Administrative and Project Assistant
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Job Description
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost is seeking a detailoriented processdriven administrative and project assistant. In this role you will gain experience in copy editing process management data collection and will have the opportunity to engage with leaders around campus. Reporting to the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Executive Vice President and Provost and working closely with the office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs you will be responsible for highlevel administrative support that includes document management and tracking reviewing and preparing nomination letters for prestigious faculty awards collecting and summarizing data and provide support for strategic initiatives and special projects as needed.
This is a fastpaced office and the successful candidate will be selfsufficient resourceful and take initiative in providing outstanding support to the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.
Required Qualifications
Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Professional office experience in an academic or business setting;
Ability to work independently and as a member of team with limited supervision demonstrating sound judgment reliability and accuracy;
Experience engaging with and assisting senior leaders and external stakeholders effectively and with a high level of professionalism.
Extreme discretion in dealing with confidential information.
Ability and desire to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing administrative support to senior or executive level leadership.
Aptitude in learning new software as needed.
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$55K $65K
Review Date
October 24 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant 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 36000 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 endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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 ethnicity or 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 Lisha Farrierat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full-Time
