ACE Office Manager

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution as a part-time administrative support professional in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This role offers the opportunity to engage in various office duties, including client scheduling, bookkeeping, and payroll functions, while supporting the Animal Instructor Program and Animal Care for Education Department. Ideal candidates will have strong computer skills, excellent communication abilities, and a knack for managing multiple tasks efficiently. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to a vibrant academic community that values knowledge and creativity, making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and faculty alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative and bookkeeping support is essential.
• Strong computer skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide client scheduling, bookkeeping, and payroll functions.
• Support hiring processes and assist with office duties.

Skills

Administrative support

Bookkeeping

Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Banner Finance

Hokiemart procurement software

Job description

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Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: CVM - Academic Affairs
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Administrative / Clerical, Veterinary Medicine

Job Description

Provide client scheduling, bookkeeping, purchasing, and wage payroll functions for the Animal Instructor Program (AIP) and the Animal Care for Education (ACE) Department in the College of Veterinary Medicine. General office duties will include client phone calls, scheduling, ordering, filing, copying, shredding, and scanning/uploading documents. Support the process of hiring including employee onboarding and paperwork. Provide office assistance as needed to ACE VIC and Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Previous experience providing administrative and bookkeeping support in a professional office environment; Strong computer skills and experience with a variety of software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet navigation; Ability to work independently, prioritize work, manage multiple tasks and give attention to detail; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree or higher in accounting or related field; Previous patient, client or public interfacing experience; Previous experience and working knowledge of university and state policies and procedures, particularly purchasing; Experience with complex administrative systems such as Banner Finance and procurement software (Hokiemart).

Pay Band

3; Wage

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience; Starting at $17.00

Review Date

11/25/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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