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Executive Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Instruction & Student Services (Full-Time)

Position Area:

Staff

Qualifications Required:

Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment with excellent professional and teamwork skills appropriate for helping accomplish the mission and goals of the college.
Extensive computer skills and knowledge of automated office processes (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, database systems).
Effective written and oral communication skills for composing, editing, and finalizing routine and non-routine correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex workflow, coordinate multiple functions simultaneously, and ensure deadlines are met.
Proven ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment to prioritize, expedite, and handle matters in a timely manner, especially in a supervisor's absence.
Skills in conducting preliminary research and gathering information for reports, including determining precedent or possible policy implications.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Additional Considerations:

Additional factors that may be considered include:
Associate degree in administrative support or related field.
Experience providing administrative assistance and direct staff support to a senior-level executive in a large, complex organization.
Work experience in a team-oriented, higher education setting.
Knowledge and/or experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS) or other comparable systems.

Duties:

Manages the workflow in the Office of the Vice President (VP) for Instruction and Student Services so matters are handled in a professional, efficient, and timely manner.
Coordinates all functions under the VP's authority, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in analyzing workflow to ensure efficiency.
Performs master scheduling for the VP and the VP's staff, including ensuring that deadlines are met. Plans, organizes and coordinates regular staff meetings.
Acts as an authorized representative in the VP's absence and uses initiative and judgment to ensure that matters requiring attention are referred or handled in a timely manner.
Maintains/revises/updates publications that originate in the VP's office.
Coordinates curriculum development efforts, including documentation and revision of curriculum development, guidelines to ensure compliance with VCCS, SCHEV and SACSCOC guidelines.
Ensures that actions involving courses and programs are published or removed from publications as appropriate.
Provides staff support to the college's Curriculum and Instruction Committee.
Researches and compiles information for meetings and reports related to the existence and success of academic programs to the VCCS and SCHEV.
Coordinates the submission and approval of industrial advisory committees for the academic divisions.
Composes, edits and finalizes routine and non-routine correspondence.
Coordinates the preparations of the Dean???s List, including preparing notifications to students, developing certificates and mailing.
Provides support for procurement, records management and various reporting requirements.
Develops office procedures for the VP's consideration, which address existing or potential problems and promote work efficiency in the organization.
Assists with planning and coordinating college events.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary:

$40,000-$55,000

Start Date:

March 2, 2026

Application Deadline:

January 12, 2026

Application Details:

Apply online at: VCCS Jobs

Or

Forward a completed state application and resume to:

Human Resources Office
New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 674-3635
(540) 674-3651 Fax
(540) 674-3619 TDD
(866) 462-6722 Toll-Free

e-mail: hrinformation@nr.edu

Current Status:

Open

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