Executive AsstFOIA Analyst

Radford, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Executive Asst/FOIA Analyst

Application Review Date: 02/27/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Job Description

The Executive Assistant for the Office of the President reports to the Chief of Staff and
works closely with the Office of the President staff to support the Universitys mission. This
role provides critical support to the Chief of Staff Legal Counsel and Assistant Vice
President for Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives (AVPGRSI). The incumbent
will coordinate and monitor information flow handle requests from students staff faculty
and external constituents and respond to these requests by conducting legal and other
research coordinating necessary documents or scheduling meetings to resolve important
matters. Key duties include managing the Chief of Staffs Legal Counsels and AVPGRSIs
calendars organizing various activities such as conference calls internal and external
meetings speaking engagements and ensuring all necessary meeting preparations such
as agendas media IT needs room reservations and catering are efficiently handled.
Furthermore this position will be the primary Freedom of Information Act appointee for the
University. Additionally the role includes preparing reviewing and finalizing various
documents including legal documents from draft to final copy. The incumbent will provide
a wide range of support to the Legal Counsel in both day-to-day activities and special
projects including managing subpoena and discovery requests and must handle highly
sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of 5 years of recent and relevant experience providing senior-level
administrative or operational support demonstrating a track record of managing
complex tasks and projects.
- Working knowledge of the FOIA and its practical application including response
procedures exemptions deadlines and coordination with legal counsel to ensure
compliance.
- Exceptional communication skills both written and oral with proven experience in
preparing reviewing and finalizing various documents from draft to final copy.
- Strong time management skills and scheduling including handling complex and
sensitive functions with discretion and efficiency.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel and calendaring software as
well as other related programs essential for administrative support.
- Proven high level of integrity trustworthiness and confidentiality in managing
sensitive information and issues.
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse individuals and teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience as a legal secretary paralegal drafting legal documents or performing
legal research and analysis may be given preference.
- Paralegal Assistant certification or related certification may be given preference.
- Experience providing support for multiple senior executives simultaneously may be
given preference.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions:

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position eligible for telework:

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: Yes

FLSA Status:Exempt

Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:8 AM - 5 PM

Employee Classification:01121

Department: President Office of the

Salary: Minimum $69000

Department Contact Name: Niki Shepherd

Department Contact Phone:

Department Contact Email:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

Required Experience:

Title: Executive Asst/FOIA AnalystApplication Review Date: 02/27/2026Campus Location: Radford City - Main CampusWork Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.Jo...