Administrative Assistant – College of Business

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

2d • $40,000 - $41,000

About The Position

The College of Business at James Madison University seeks an administrative professional to support faculty and academic programs. The role manages administrative duties for the Academic Unit Head and full- and part-time faculty in the College of Business.

The position includes training and supervising graduate and undergraduate student employees; preparing mass examinations; maintaining course files; assisting with hiring new faculty; creating enrollment queries and reports; managing class entry and course registrations for departments; and providing accurate reporting of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) database material. Other duties include preparing travel authorizations and reimbursements, handling general correspondence, and assisting with event planning.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. New hires must complete an I-9 and provide documentation of identity and work eligibility; JMU uses E-Verify to confirm this information.

Requirements

• Professional demeanor, confidentiality, and excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work fluidly in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Student Administration or similar software.
• Experience creating and interpreting queries.
• Experience with event planning for departmental or board events.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise graduate and undergraduate student employees.
• Prepare mass examinations and maintain course files.
• Assist with hiring new faculty.
• Create enrollment queries and other reports as needed.
• Manage class entry and course registrations for departments.
• Provide accurate reporting of AACSB database material.
• Prepare travel authorizations and travel reimbursements.
• Handle general correspondence.
• Assist with event planning.

Benefits

• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid community service leave
• 19 paid holidays annually
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
• Balanced Dukes employee wellness and work-life integration resources
• Tuition waiver for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed