Job description
Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Vice President for Student Affairs
Department: Services for Students w/Disabil.
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Administrative / Clerical, Student Affairs / Services
Job Description
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
We’re currently searching for an Office Assistant to join our Services for Students with Disabilities team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about providing outstanding service to students, please keep reading.
Here’s what you need to know about the role:
- You’ll be providing general assistance with day-to-day operations and special programs for the Administrative office and the Werth Testing Center which includes fulfilling reception desk duties and covering absences at the front desk as needed.
- You’ll be working with office staff and the Werth Testing Center coordinator on a daily basis to provide support and assistance for delivery of accommodations to students.
- You’ll manage paper and electronic files and records.
- You’ll process student accommodation and testing requests.
- You’ll be offered an hourly rate of $14.00 per hour, along with access to VT discounts.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience providing programmatic support and office duties in a complex organization.
- Proficient utilization of various software applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Demonstrated experience with data entry, handling and filing documents, scheduling appointments and answering phone calls.
- Experience multitasking with attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience handling confidential materials.
- Demonstrated customer service experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in business, human services or related field and/or equivalent related experience.
- Knowledge of FERPA guidelines.
- Previous experience working in an administrative position in a higher education setting.
- Experience using and working knowledge of higher education database systems such as Banner.
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$14.00/hr
Review Date
06/09/2023
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.
About Student Affairs
Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!
About Services for Students with Disabilities
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) exists to assist Student Affairs and the university with advancing their missions and with protecting students' civil rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. SSD establishes clear guidelines and procedures, creates collaborative partnerships, and provides progressive services to promote student learning, personal growth, and development of life skills. SSD endeavors to create a campus climate in which students with disabilities experience full access and inclusion in curricular and co-curricular opportunities in the academic community.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Alberta Burke at balberta@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: May 25, 2023
Applications close:
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