Part-Time Program Support Specialist for Office of FYE - Virginia Tech : Job Details

Part-Time Program Support Specialist for Office of FYE

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Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time

Senior management: Executive VP & Provost

Department: Undergraduate Education

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Categories: Administrative / Clerical, Other, Program/Project Management

Job Description

Serves as operational program support for the Office of Undergraduate Education, specifically the First-Year Experiences program (FYE). This includes providing general administrative support, including creating agendas and taking minutes for committee meetings, communicating with faculty and staff, managing our internal grant program, updating our website and other resources, creating documents and organizational processes for managing information. There will be some event and meeting planning and support as well as various administrative tasks as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a reliable and motivated work ethic, clear and effective oral and written communication skills, solid technological skills (or the ability to pick up new skills quickly) and thrive as part of a team. A majority of the work will take place in person but once established, there will be some opportunity for remote work as best fits the needs of the programs (max one day per week). It is important that the candidate must have a consistent record of professionalism and reliability in the workplace. A flexible (but consistent) days/hours schedule will be developed following hire, in collaboration with the successful candidate. This position is not open to students.

Required Qualifications

* Proficiency with Office and Google suites (docs, spreadsheets, calendars, forms, etc.).

* A consistent record of professionalism and reliability in the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator and Acrobat).

* Experience providing support for meetings and/or events.

* Experience with a learning management system (LMS) like Canvas, Blackboard, etc. and/

or html.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$22 per hour

Review Date

November 8, 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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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 (Kendria Mason) at ([email protected]) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: October 28, 2024

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