Executive Assistant

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Work type:Staff
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Dean – Veterinary Medicine
Location:Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:Administrative / Clerical, Veterinary Medicine

Job Description

The Executive Assistant provides administrative support and performs executive-level functions in the Office of the Dean at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of duties and working collaboratively as a member of the Dean’s office team to support the college in a variety of ways. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact in the Dean’s office for members of the college community, colleagues within the university, and external stakeholders; scheduling meetings and coordinating events; managing travel; performing accounting and financial tasks; providing administrative support to various boards and committees within the college; and serving in other ways that reflect the vision, mission and core values of the college. This position is on-site at the College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, VA with no telework or remote work options available.

Required Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in business, management or related field, or equivalent level of training and
experience
•Previous experience providing administrative support in a professional office setting
•Previous project management and event planning experience
•Proficiency using various software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications
•Exceptional communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
•Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a high-energy environment with
changing priorities
•Must be able to work in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships

Preferred Qualifications

•Knowledge and experience using complex administrative systems such as human resource
management systems, electronic procurement/purchasing software, and enterprise resource
planning (ERP) software systems

Salary Information

Pay Band 4; to commensurate with experience 

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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, 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact April Hylton at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised:January 12, 2024
Applications close:January 26, 2024 Eastern Standard Time