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Administrative Assistant

Commonwealth of VA Careers

Alexandria, Virginiafull-timePosted 2 days ago

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Job Description The Virginia Tech Institute for Advanced Computing administrative assistant is a part-time (20 to 29 hours per week) position that will provide on-site and off-site support for one of the institute’s professors. This position will schedule meetings and coordinate calendars, order office supplies, arrange travel and travel reimbursements, and maintain an equipment inventory. As needed, this position will also greet visitors, answer and direct phone calls, and provide support for various events that occur at the Institute for Advanced Computing. The candidate will apply university policies and procedures to enter orders into the university purchasing system and travel reimbursements into the university travel system, to track and receive office supply orders, and to inventory and tag equipment. Other administrative duties as assigned. Required Qualifications • Experience with administrative support duties in a multifaceted fast-paced office environment performing tasks such as: calendaring, preparing documents, ordering supplies, and scheduling travel. • Ability to read, interpret and apply established policies and procedures to purchasing, travel and inventory processes. • Demonstrated strong customer service skills. • Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly with team members and independently on assigned tasks. • Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Outlook • Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Experience providing support in a higher education, governmental or non-profit context. • Knowledge and experience of Virginia Tech policies and procedures. • Experience with Virginia Tech administrative systems. Pay Band 3 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information $25/hour Hours per week 20-29 Review Date 10/23/2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech

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