Program Assistant - GSSA

Position Responsibilities:

The Graduate Student Services and Advising (GSSA) office in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs is seeking an Program Assistant that will be responsible for the management of application files for program admission via the SLATE system, assisting applicants with the admission process, creating and disseminating reports on a regular basis, administrative support of GSSA, administrative support of the doctoral program, and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Excellent computer skills specifically in the Google platform (Gmail, docs, sheets, forms etc.)

Proven ability to learn and work with complex databases

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to identify work tasks, prioritize work tasks, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work in a diverse work environment

Good organizational skills needed

Strong clerical/administrative experience desired with a minimum of two years of experience

This is a 29 hours position per week.

Salary Range: $17 - $18 per hour



Position Details:

Department: L. Douglas Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: .70
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Jill Scharling, Search Chair

Contact Email: scharlingj@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: 804.827.3921