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Radford University

Office Manager

Radford University, Radford, VA, United States


Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title
Office Manager

Position Number
C00478

Posting Number
C00694P

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Pay Band
3

Is this position restricted?
No

Work Location
Radford

Division
Student Affairs-50

College/Unit
Student Affairs-E&G-500

Department
Diversity & Inclusion, Center for-50009

Hours Per Week
40

Months Per Year
12

Academic or Calendar Year
Calendar Year

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

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Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday-Friday, occasional weekend and evening hours when needed at student events

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant
Shannon Shastry

Contact Phone for Applicant
(540) 831-5938

Education/experience

Education, training, and/or work experience in administrative support, business, management and accounting functions, customer service, or a related field.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI), the Office Manager is primarily responsible for providing administrative and fiscal support to CDI. This position is responsible for coordinating the departmental and Student Finance Committee (SFC) funded accounts, overseeing office expenditures, managing equipment and supply purchases, processing contracts for guest speakers/entertainment at events and assisting with all aspects of arranging travel including entering the requests into the university accounting systems. The Office Manager will process hiring paperwork for student wage positions and elected paid student organization positions.

Responsible for providing monthly budget and expenditure reports to the Director and student organization leaders. Provide training for student staff and student organizations officers/leaders on SFC and University policies, procedures and processes. Represent the Center for Diversity and Inclusion positively and professionally.

Supervise student staff in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director. Acts as a proxy for staff approval of time cards. Assists with special events held in the Center during normal work hours as appropriate or required.

Required Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in a fast-paced energetic office while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
  • Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
  • Working knowledge of budget management, general office practices and equipment management.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Outlook (email and calendar) applications.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating events and special projects while meeting deadlines.
  • Must possess strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills,
Additional Considerations
  • Experience working in higher education or student support services environment.
  • Knowledge of state and university policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience of Banner, eVA and Cognos systems.
  • Experience with managing high volume of transactions and multiple budgets.


Hiring Range
Starting at $38,000, (Pay Band 3a)

Posting Date
11/01/2024

Application Review Date
11/15/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check

Statement of Economic Interest is required
No

Alternate work schedule

Required Licenses

Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 university's 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 Radford.edu/police. 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.

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/15055