Administrative Assistant

Radford University • Radford, VA

29d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant for the Davis College of Business and Economics SPARK (Success.Planning.Advising.Resources.Knowledge) Center is a dynamic, welcoming, and supportive professional who plays a key role in fostering a positive and efficient environment for students, faculty, and staff. This individual will be the first point of contact for students seeking academic guidance, providing a warm and encouraging presence while helping to manage day-to-day operations of our centers. This role requires a person who thrives in a fast-paced, student-centered environment and is committed to helping students navigate their academic journey with confidence and clarity.

Requirements

• Previous experience providing administrative support
• strong commitment to student/customer support
• working knowledge of various software commonly used in an office environment such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• detail-oriented and organized
• experience interpreting policies and procedures
• demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• experience working with diverse individuals and/or groups
• ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects and tasks independently
• demonstrated commitment to student success and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• ability to work with confidential information

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Slate, eVA, Banner, COGNOS, Emburse, Advising Software (e.g. DegreeWorks, etc) and PageUp.
• Experience in higher education environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional and responsive resource person for information related to DCOBE curriculum, advising and programs
• Provide administrative support to the SPARK Center, AI Sandbox ,Center for Applied Analytics, Davis Fellows, Financial Success Center and the Venture Lab
• Exceptional organizational skills providing flexibility and independent decision making in a fast-paced diverse environment with an extraordinary attention to detail, confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with planning and coordinating events for SPARK Center and other DCOBE centers

What This Job Offers

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