Office Manager
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 45000 - 50000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Were currently searching for an Office Manager to join our Residential Well-being team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. So if youre passionate about supporting student success please keep reading.
HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) Youll be joining the Residential Well-being team; a department centered on creating intentional residential communities that are characterized by belonging flourishing compassion for self and others and meaningful engagement.
2) Youll be reporting to the Director of Residential Well-being in a Regular twelve-month 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) Youll serve as a primary point of contact for the Residential Well-Being office providing high-level administrative support to the Director of Residential Well-being and Senior Director of Hokie Wellness and other departmental leadership as needed.
4) Youll maintain current knowledge of residential well-being and university policies to provide appropriate and adequate responses while providing high-level customer service.
5) Youll act as the Human Resources liaison for professional and hundreds of student staff members along with other financial administration duties.
6) Youll have extensive interaction with stakeholders across the institution as well as students and families and must handle situations with the utmost discretion and tact.
7) Youll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
8) Youll be offered a base compensation package between $45000 - $50000 along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!
HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity integrity civility and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: Students come first in Residential Well-being and weve refocused structures functions roles and processes with that in mind. To start we separated housing functions to ensure that our Residential Well-being team can focus solely on fostering community building relationships and supporting students well-being and success while working collaboratively with colleagues in housing and facilities. And in our new model professional staff and student leaders are assigned to a group of students rather than to buildings. These changes may sound small but they underscore philosophical transformation at the heart of Residential Well-being.
Required Qualifications
Associates degree in Business Management Office Administration or related field or equivalent training and/or related experience.
Previous office administration experience with evidence of processing complex reports spreadsheets invoices payroll administration handling confidential material and confidential file maintenance.
Knowledge of standard office communications and procedures.
Strong bookkeeping and word processing skills with emphasis on efficiency accuracy and organization.
Excellent customer service and communications skills both verbal and written to a diverse group of people in a friendly courteous manner.
Ability to work independently with little supervision and collaboratively within a team-based environment prioritizing work and performing multiple functions simultaneously.
Ability to professionally handle stressful complex situations in relation to parent and student needs; to work with a diverse population; and maintain security and confidentiality of records and information (high integrity requirement).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree and/or equivalent related experience education and training.
Previous experience in a high- volume customer service position in an academic environment.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Preference given to candidates with previous office management experience.
Knowledge of Windows Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook.
Knowledge of University Purchasing Card procedures HokieMart Banner (HR Student System Time Entry and LMM) or similar.
Prior experience in Higher Education or nonprofit/philanthropic setting.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$45000 - $50000
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours per week
40
Review Date
05/15/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated 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 eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 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.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at or Virginia Tech 220 Gilbert Street Suite 5200 Blacksburg VA 24061.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Robin Atkinsat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and e ... View more
