Executive Assistant
- Employer
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Nov 19, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The Department of Health Administration, College of Health Professions is excited to invite applicants to apply for the position of Executive Assistant. This position provides administrative support for the Chair of the VCU Department of Health Administration, the CHP Senior Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives, and performs general day-to-day department administrative duties. The person in this role is responsible for the following:
- Manages time sensitive matters that require problem solving and confidentiality
- Drafts and prepares correspondence, presentation materials, and reports on the Chair's behalf
- Manages acknowledgement process for fund development
- Prioritizes schedule to ensure deadlines are met and adapts to meet changing needs
- Coordinates department, committee and advisory council meetings; prepares agendas and minutes
- Makes routine decisions using discretion and judgment and shows initiative with minimal outside direction
- Handles telephone calls and requests, mail services, office supplies, and other general office duties
- Prepares and processes travel and other expense authorizations, reimbursements, registrations, and accommodations
- Assists in planning and executing internal and alumni Department events
- Provides staff support for Promotion & Tenure and faculty search processes and associated committees
- Works with Dean’s office staff to update department website and manage department social media accounts
- Supports student and program activities as needed
Minimum Required Hiring Standards:
- Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and willing to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent ability to prioritize tasks, manage them in an orderly manner and maintain flexibility to address additional tasks as they arise
- Demonstrated proficiency with Google Apps, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Calendar, as well as other common office software and hardware
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, or equivalent education and experience
- 1-2 years of experience working in a professional office environment.
Preferred Hiring Standards:
- 3+ years of experience working in a professional office environment within the higher education sector
- Experience supporting academic institutional leadership, such as a department chair or associate dean
- Knowledge of university systems, policies, procedures, and organizational structures.
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, or equivalent education and experience
Salary Range: $40,000- $45,000
Position Details:
Department: College of Health Professions - Department of Health Administration
Employment Type: University and Academic Professional
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 100%
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Position Number: 592590
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Katherine McCall
Contact Email: kmccall@vcu.edu
As a part of your application packet, please supply 3 professional references.
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