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Virginia Tech · 2 months ago

Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean of CALS Global

Blacksburg, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$50K/yr - $55K/yr

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the Associate Dean and Director of CALS Global Programs, overseeing executive scheduling, travel coordination, and high-level correspondence to ensure seamless office operations.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee executive scheduling, travel coordination, and high-level correspondence

Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders

Coordinate events and initiatives

Provide administrative support for financial and reporting activities

Assist in managing communications across digital platforms

Contribute to global engagement efforts by working collaboratively across teams within CALS and beyond

Qualification

Administrative supportCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsWord processingCalendar managementInterpersonal skillsDiscretionAttention to detailSelf-motivationTeam player

Required

Experience in providing administrative support and coordinating the daily operations of an executive office with minimal supervision, using sound judgment, discretion, tact, and initiative

Ability to manage a large, diverse workload

Ability to build and sustain collaborative activities

Strong skills in word processing, calendar, electronic mail, and databases

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to delegate, track, and manage information on behalf of an executive

Attention to detail and self-motivation