NSU- Administrative Assistant; VP of Student Affairs Office

NSU
00301 - Administrative Assistant (VP of Student Affairs Office)

Title:

NSU
00301 - Administrative Assistant (VP of Student Affairs Office)

State Role

Title:

Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $55,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency:
Norfolk State University

Location:

Norfolk State University

Agency Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

To provide administrative assistance to Student Affairs leadership by providing, coordinating, and/or administrating complex programs or services, providing customer service requiring proficiency with a variety of software applications and an understanding of the structure of databases and the information contained in the database, as well as completing a wide range of assignments related to Student Affairs requiring regular use of independent judgement and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia and University policies.

• Considerable experience as an administrative assistant supporting a mid to high level administrator.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of general university procurement/payment policies and procedures to include small purchase card and use of Colleague Financials.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all duties professionally, timely, and courteously.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize work, meet and prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgement.
• Sound critical thinking skills for independent decision making and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to independently initiate and carry out projects.
• Demonstrated ability to draft reports and other documents accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and establish effective working relationships with a diverse array of internal and external students, staff, and faculty.
• Experience working with student information systems, i.e., Colleague Financials and eVA.
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Office Suite, 2010 programs or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• High school diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Associate degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applications and/or resumes for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand‑delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Applicants must attach any required forms (Interagency Placement Screening Form or Preferential Hiring Form) when submitting their state application.

Background checks will be conducted on all candidates identified as a finalist. The University may conduct criminal history, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license report reviews. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. The University utilizes Form I-9 and E‑Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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