Administrative Assistant and Graduate Program Support Technician

Administrative Assistant and Graduate Program Support Technician Location Norfolk, VA (Edgewater area) :

Posting Details Posting Details Working Title Administrative Assistant and Graduate Program Support Technician Position Number 01166A Department ENGLISH Location Norfolk, VA Type of Position Classified Type of Job Full Time EEO Category F Administrative Support (Clerical & Sales) This position supports the general administrative needs for department chair and associate chairs. Assists the department chairs with daily activities in order to carry out their leadership and management responsibilities. Provides project coordination and works collaboratively with supervisors to meet emergent challenges and needs. The position also provides office support for all English graduate programs by maintaining student records, managing budgets and accounting requirements, and providing centralized office support for graduate programs. Works as part of the English department administrative team, supporting other program technicians as needed to accomplish office functions in a timely manner. Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities Demonstrated knowledge of modern office procedures and tools (Microsoft Office Suite, Banner, etc) and strong knowledge of customer service, problem resolution, and management techniques for effective and successful departmental operations. Effective oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to draft and prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and complete special projects. Strong critical thinking skills required that enable independent decision making, problem solving, and initiating and carrying out projects. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and plan administrative support activities and to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while producing quality, timely work. Demonstrated ability to promote efficient workflow and to interpret and apply university policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with professional and para-professional staff, faculty, students, and external agencies/individuals who may seek assistance from the department. Demonstrated effectiveness working in team setting. Special licenses, registration or certification None Education or training None Level and type of experience Considerable experience in a higher education environment. Considerable office management experience, including budgetary and administrative support experience. Considerable experience with budgeting, ordering, expense management, and budget reconciliation. Working experience with effective record management. Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification) Any equivalent combination of training and experience indicating knowledge of academic programs, client service and office management experiences (including Banner budget certification and/or experience), preferably in an institution of higher education.Associates Degree or higher preferred. Conditions of Employment None Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 33,075 Posting Detail Information Job Requisition Number S02501 Job Open To ODU Employees Only Open Date 01/08/2024 Close Date 01/19/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary N/A Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. 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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: , or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you a current ODU employee?
  • Yes
  • No

• What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD

• Are you proficient in the use of Microsoft Office?
  • Yes
  • No

• Do you have demonstrated ability to independently plan work and adapt to changing priorities as required?
  • Yes
  • No

• Do you have demonstrated ability to create spreadsheets to maintain budgets and to design and produce reports?
  • Yes
  • No

• Do you have considerable administrative experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

• Yellow Layoff Form

• Blue Layoff Card

• Certificate of Disability Letter