Title: Administrative Assistant to the VP for Finance and Administrative Services

Agency: New River Community College

Location: Pulaski - 155

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $37,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of twenty-three community colleges. The college is located 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 campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career 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 promote 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.

Duties:
Provides general administrative support to the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services to ensure efficient operation of the department. Responsibilities include responding to phone calls, managing calendar schedules, and handling correspondence. Additional responsibilities involve entering financial data into spreadsheets, maintaining accurate records of financial transactions, and organizing documentation for audit purposes. Assists in departmental budget monitoring and collaborating with various departments, such as the business office, human resources, or procurement to gather information and support cross-functional needs. Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience and/or training in administrative support, preferably in a finance environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, or an equivalent software.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the College.
• Strong organizational skills with the flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience involving familiarity with accounting and budgeting processes.