Virginia Tech
Job Description
Serves as Administrative Support for the Office of Academic Affairs, to include the Associate Dean of Professional Programs, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions, the Director of Student Support, the Director of Assessment, the Office Manager and as administrative support for the Chair of the Curriculum Committee. Serves as receptionist for the Academic Affairs office.
Administrative Support to Associate/Assistant Dean, Directors and Chair
Meeting coordination
Written correspondence
Proof reading and editing
Phone support
Scheduling coordination and management
Travel arrangements and conference registrations
Agenda management
Purchasing
Notary Public Services
Support student accommodation services
Phone, in-person and written communication with stakeholders (students, student families, faculty, staff, alumni, and the veterinary community)
Records Management
Data entry, tracking and report generation
Purchasing in Hokie Mart
Travel in Chrome River
Student Immunization Records
Visiting Professor Records
Fiscal Management
Wage and P14 payments
Reconciliation reports
Events Management
Aid in planning and execution of all Academic Affairs managed events (including but not limited to DVM Commencement, New Student Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Student Interviews, Student Immunization Clinics with Schiffert Health Center, Student Service Events).
Required Qualifications Previous experience working in a professional office environment; Must have great attention to detail and fiscal skills; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently; Excellent communication skills.
Excellent written and oral communications skills with demonstrated experience working in a professional office environment.
Fiscal experience such as working with accounting systems, fiscal processing and reconciliations.
Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Commitment to fostering inclusive environments and establishing positive, productive working relationships with diverse groups of constituents.
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work while simultaneously managing multiple tasks.
Experience designing and implementing programs, events, and/or educational activities.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies and ensure integrity of data.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential records appropriately.
Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given for demonstrated experience working with people in higher education (including students, staff, faculty and administrators), event planning experience and familiarity with veterinary medicine, and university and state policies and procedures.
Proficiency with or demonstrated ability to learn software systems used at Virginia Tech such as Hokie Mart, Chrome River, QuestionPro or Qualtrics, Docusign, Salesforce, PageUp, Canvas, Doodle or other polling software, Leave & Time Worked Reporting System.
Pay Band 3; salary
Overtime Status Non‑Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type Regular
Salary Information Starting at $45,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week 40
Review Date February 5 2026
Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
EEO & ADA Statement 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact
Angie Webb
at
awwebb@vt.edu
during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Administrative Support to Associate/Assistant Dean, Directors and Chair
Meeting coordination
Written correspondence
Proof reading and editing
Phone support
Scheduling coordination and management
Travel arrangements and conference registrations
Agenda management
Purchasing
Notary Public Services
Support student accommodation services
Phone, in-person and written communication with stakeholders (students, student families, faculty, staff, alumni, and the veterinary community)
Records Management
Data entry, tracking and report generation
Purchasing in Hokie Mart
Travel in Chrome River
Student Immunization Records
Visiting Professor Records
Fiscal Management
Wage and P14 payments
Reconciliation reports
Events Management
Aid in planning and execution of all Academic Affairs managed events (including but not limited to DVM Commencement, New Student Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Student Interviews, Student Immunization Clinics with Schiffert Health Center, Student Service Events).
Required Qualifications Previous experience working in a professional office environment; Must have great attention to detail and fiscal skills; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently; Excellent communication skills.
Excellent written and oral communications skills with demonstrated experience working in a professional office environment.
Fiscal experience such as working with accounting systems, fiscal processing and reconciliations.
Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
Commitment to fostering inclusive environments and establishing positive, productive working relationships with diverse groups of constituents.
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work while simultaneously managing multiple tasks.
Experience designing and implementing programs, events, and/or educational activities.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies and ensure integrity of data.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential records appropriately.
Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given for demonstrated experience working with people in higher education (including students, staff, faculty and administrators), event planning experience and familiarity with veterinary medicine, and university and state policies and procedures.
Proficiency with or demonstrated ability to learn software systems used at Virginia Tech such as Hokie Mart, Chrome River, QuestionPro or Qualtrics, Docusign, Salesforce, PageUp, Canvas, Doodle or other polling software, Leave & Time Worked Reporting System.
Pay Band 3; salary
Overtime Status Non‑Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type Regular
Salary Information Starting at $45,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week 40
Review Date February 5 2026
Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
EEO & ADA Statement 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact
Angie Webb
at
awwebb@vt.edu
during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
#J-18808-Ljbffr