Administrative Assistant – College of Business

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

23h

About The Position

The College of Business at James Madison University seeks an administrative professional to support faculty and academic programs. The successful candidate will manage administrative duties for the Academic Unit Head and full- and part-time faculty in the College of Business. The role includes training and supervising graduate and undergraduate student employees; preparing mass examinations; maintaining course files; assisting with hiring new faculty; and creating enrollment queries and other reports. The Administrative Assistant will manage class entry and course registrations for departments and provide accurate reporting of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) database material. Additional duties include preparing travel authorizations and reimbursements, handling general correspondence, and assisting with event planning. A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Professional demeanor, confidentiality, and excellent customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work fluidly in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office processes, 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.
Provide administrative support to the Academic Unit Head and College of Business faculty.