Job Description

This position provides administrative, secretarial and fiscal support to faculty and staff within the department. Duties may include managing departmental files; responding to requests and greeting visitors and students either by phone, in person or email; supervising student workers and coordinating their hours; coordinating purchases; managing departmental documents; keeping faculty informed of policy and/or procedure changes; monitoring budgets and preparing budget reports; managing student applications and interviews, planning departmental functions, and preparing and reviewing travel requests.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Experience providing administrative or programmatic support in a professional setting.
• Working knowledge with various computer applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and web-based programs.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

Additional Information

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position 100% telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Employee Classification: Admin & Office Spec III

Department: RUC-Physician Assistant, Dept of

Department Contact Name: Sara Nicely

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-1963

Department Contact Email: snicely6@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.