Administrative Assistant

Title: Administrative Assistant Role Title: Administrative and Office Specialist II Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience up to $50,000 Pay Band: 2 Agency: Virginia State University Location: Virginia State University Agency Website: www.vsu.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties To recruit, retain, and support students through the creation of intentional interactions, and outreach in preparation for leadership and life beyond college. Minimum Qualifications Proficient in general office management practices and customer relations skills Greet campus and community visitors to the office Support leadership by serving as a campus resource Work with department directors on proper budget development and management Oversee any assigned budgets Support units in the procurement process Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling, office procedures, basic math, skill in typing Ability to effectively communicate, including working with the general public. Ability to use automated equipment. Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions; collect, assemble, and disseminate information Time management; stress management. Experience as receptionist and/or office assistant Provide clerical support Additional Considerations Bachelors Degree Preferred. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment. The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable. Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Contact Information Name: Cynthia D. Roney Phone: 804-524-5859 Email: croneyvsu.edu In support of the Commonwealth's 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 800-552-5019. 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.