Administrative Assistant 00702

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Job posting number: #7111481

Posted: September 22, 2022

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Departmental Objective
To assist with coordination of programs, events and activities in support of the recruitment, enrollment and coaching of new and existing students participating in the Community Captains Program and provide administrative support to the Director of Community Captains and Program Outreach and the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.
Purpose of the Position
The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Director of Community Captains and Program Outreach in addition to the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. This position also coordinates arrangements for programs, workshops, service days, program days and etc. as well as scheduling meetings, creating agendas and materials for current and prospective Community Captains, Newport News Public Schools offices and other Christopher Newport stakeholders. This position also serves to assist current and prospective Community Captains and their families to obtain accurate university information and address questions and concerns about the program, applying to college and transitioning to college, and refer inquiries to other appropriate offices as needed. This position is also responsible for calendar and event management, including correspondence to internal and external university constituents on behalf of the Director or the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer as required. Other administrative tasks include recording sensitive student information in the designated system and maintaining records as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) and/or Competencies required and preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills, including welcoming and informative telephone and personal reception etiquette;
Proficiency in computer solutions such as the Microsoft Office Suite and the Google Suite;
Ability to work independently with responsiveness to time-sensitive directives;
Ability to multi-task and maintain a pleasant attitude while interacting with internal and external constituents within a team environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with internet-based information system such as Ellucian’s Banner;
Experience working with confidential student records;
Experience working with procurement policies and procedures;
Familiarity with eVA for procurement and purchasing;
Experience with scheduling and event planning.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Required Education, Experience Licensure, Certification
Required Education:
High school graduate or equivalent

Required Experience:
Experience working in a high-paced office environment;
Experience working in a customer service setting;
Experience working with databases, spreadsheets, word processing and internet-based systems;

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Preferred
Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Experience:
Experience working in a college or university setting;
Significant experience using internet-based student databases, the Microsoft Office Suite and the Google Suite;
Experience working with Commonwealth of Virginia purchasing and procurement policies and procedures;
Experience working with eVA;
Experience working with scheduling and events offices.

Salary Information Commensurate with Education and Experience
Role Code 19012
Conditions of Employment
This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period;

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and CNU employee benefits;

Selected candidate must attend 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.



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Job posting number:#7111481
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
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