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Title: Administrative Assistant SDB00003
State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III
Hiring Range: $41776 - $53000
Pay Band: 3
Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind
Location:VA School for Deaf & Blind
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
About Us
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic vibrant city of Staunton Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing blind/vision impaired deafblind and deaf or blind with other disabilities.
VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.
VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!
VSDB prepares students for life!
About this position
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Executive Administrative Assistant
This is a classified position with state benefits including health insurance retirement life insurance and disability coverage.
The VSDB offers:
Supportive and positive team setting
Low-cost medical dental and vision insurance
Free Life insurance
School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment
Minimum Qualifications
Experience providing administrative support and customer service in a professional office setting.
Experience with planning coordination and execution of meetings and events.
Training and/or experience in office management.
Proficiency level of Intermediate in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview.
Advanced knowledge of computer software programs to include Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated effective communication skills in both written and spoken English to articulate and exchange information.
Ability to comprehend interpret and follow policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to compose edit and proof a wide range of written materials memorandums letters reports and presentations accurately and reliably.
Ability to coordinate and manage non-routine complex projects and assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently and using a team approach.
Effective interpersonal skills in order to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
Detailed-oriented and flexible.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and multi-task strong organizational skills.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform repetitive motion to include standing sitting reaching lifting walking and bending.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate required.
Additional Considerations
Associates degree certification in office administration or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
Training and/or experience in office management
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with VSDB candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.
Application Requirements: Application and/or rsum for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or rsum.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum.
VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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 .
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.
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