The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide entry-level support to the College's Enrollment Management unit that includes the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Orientation & Special Programs, and Registrar.

A division of the University of Virginia and a member of the Council for Public Arts Colleges, The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) is an inspiring place to teach, learn, work, and call home. Through personalized attention and commitment to individual growth, UVA Wise prepares students to be engaged citizens. Drawing upon its foundation as a public liberal arts institution in the Appalachian region of Southwest Virginia, the College strives to build a diverse community of learners with the drive to serve and lead in their communities, the nation, and the world. We offer access and affordability, along with challenging academic work, in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling positions at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious institutions.

Primary duties and responsibilities for the Administrative Assistant include serving as the greeter for visitors to Crockett Hall and answering primary telephone lines for multiple offices. Additional duties will include providing general and routine office support such as correspondence, calendars, data entry, budget and purchasing assistance, as well as other general duties that become necessary.

Minimum qualifications for the successful candidate include:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in a professional office setting
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills for a high level of customer service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel and Outlook),
• Superior organizational and time management skills including the ability to multitask in a high traffic environment

This is primarily a sedentary job being seated at a desk for most of each day, performing many tasks requiring manual dexterity (i.e. computer work, answering phones, etc.).

Annual salary with benefits is $28,000.

Application Process

A complete application should contain the following information:

Cover Letter outlining your interest in this position; Updated resume; Three (3) references with contact information.

Please visit https://www.uvawise.edu/human-resources/job-opportunities and click the job title.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a "responsible employee" under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

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