Administrative Assistant for Health Professions

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Administrative Assistant for Health Professions Role Title Admin and Office Specialist II Role Code 19012 FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band Position Number 275W0198 Agency New River Community College Division New River Community College (Div) Work Location Pulaski - 155 Hiring Range $15.00 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category F-Admin Supp Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
Sensitive Position No Job Description

New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is in Virginia’s New River Valley, which is also home to two public universities, and which has earned widespread recognition for the quality of life offered to residents. The Dublin campus and Christiansburg site provide modern, well-equipped facilities for the college’s career and technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.

The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.

The primary duties are to manage office functions for the Division of Health Professions so matters are handled in a professional, efficient, and timely manner. Maintain strategic documents and course plan files for the division. Maintain and monitor budgets for all departmental accounts in the division. Purchase supplies. Assist division faculty with instructional needs, such as book order submissions, secure desk copies and supplies, etc. and monitor faculty completion of various surveys and submission of final grades. Coordinate procurement for items requested by faculty and staff. Collaborate with division faculty and dean in the development of class schedules. Assist in credentialing for the division. Assist in the planning and coordination of division events. Assist with other administrative tasks as assigned by the dean. Assist with occasional evening events. Maintain student files.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Work experience in an office setting. Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and computer skills. Ability to work well with others in a professional manner. Flexibility and ability to meet deadlines while working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Advanced proficiency with most current versions of Microsoft applications.
Additional Considerations
Work experience in a team-oriented, higher education setting. Knowledge and/or experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System ( SIS ) or other comparable systems.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_2130P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/27/2024 Job Close Date 09/13/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website https://www.nr.edu/jobs/ Contact Name Stacie Whitlock Email swhitlock@nr.edu Phone Number 540-674-3635 Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.