Academic Programs & Admin Coordinator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the College of Business. This full-time position provides essential administrative support to the Academic Unit Head and faculty, handling scheduling, reporting, and office operations.

Responsibilities include supervising student workers, processing examinations, maintaining course files, assisting with faculty hires, generating enrollment reports, and travel reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor, confidentiality and excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work fluidly in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office processes, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft (Student Administration) or similar software.
• Experience with creating and interpreting queries.
• Experience with event planning for departmental/board events.

Responsibilities

• Training and supervising graduate and undergraduate student employees.
• Preparation of mass examinations.
• Maintenance of course files.
• Assistance with hiring new faculty.
• Creating enrollment queries and other reports as needed.
• Manage class entry and course registrations for departments and provide reporting of AACSB database material.
• Preparation of travel authorizations/travel reimbursements and general correspondence.
• Some event planning will be required.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Excel proficiency

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the College of Business. This full-time position provides essential administrative support to the Academic Unit Head and faculty, handling scheduling, reporting, and office operations.

Responsibilities include supervising student workers, processing examinations, maintaining course files, assisting with faculty hires, generating enrollment reports, and travel reimbursements.