Program Support Technician

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Work type:Staff
Senior management: College of Engineering
Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Location:Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:Administrative / Clerical, Engineering

Job Description

The Program Support Technician serves as first point of contact for main office and/or a specific program area in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This position answers phones, greets, and assists students and visitors. Provides administrative support to the assigned program area as well as general administrative support to the department. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: assist faculty and students with travel arrangements; issue keys and maintain log; support faculty work on committees; assist faculty with paperwork and tracking of international visiting scholar; and place, track, and receive HokieMart and Purchasing Card orders.

Required Qualifications

Administrative support experience in an academic or professional office environment; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; ability to work independently; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Considerable experience in an academic office environment or education/training in related field; knowledge of VT policies, procedures, and systems such as Hokie Mart, Banner, Chrome River, Commerce Manager, Micro Strategy Reporting, and DEPART.

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience, starting at $37,000.

Review Date

January 29, 2024

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.

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