Administrative Assistant

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Billings (MT); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Two weeks paid vacation

Sick days

Paid holidays

401(K) match

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

Rocky Vista University College of Veterinary Medicine in Billings, MT is seeking an Administrative Assistant (Full-Time) to join the Dean's office team, providing comprehensive support to the Associate and Assistant Deans for the DVM program. This role coordinates schedules, organizes meetings and travel, manages correspondence, and maintains confidential records.

The position supports academic, curricular, and clinical initiatives, including teaching assistance and coordination of clinical

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of administrative support experience including customer service.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Support daily operations of the Office of the Associate and Assistant Deans as a member of the administrative team.
• Coordinate calendars, scheduling for the Associate and Assistant Deans including meetings and events.
• Prepare agendas, compile materials, record minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Manage correspondence and documentation; route for approval and signature.
• Arrange travel and lodging for CVM personnel and visitors.
• Provide administrative support for teaching activities and clinical initiatives.
• Provide basic technology support for software and virtual meetings.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Time management

Teamwork

Formation

Associate’s Degree in related field

Outils

Zoom

Teams

Adobe Pro

Description du poste

Location, Job Title, Benefits

Rocky Vista University in Billings, MT has an opening for an

Administrative Assistant (Full-Time)

SALARY:

$20.00 - $22.75 per hour. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Primary Purpose

The Administrative Assistant serves as a key member of the administrative team within the Rocky Vista University College of Veterinary Medicine, providing comprehensive support to the Associate and Assistant Deans for the DVM program. This role contributes to the efficient operation of the Dean’s office by coordinating schedules, organizing meetings and travel, managing correspondence, and maintaining confidential records. The position supports academic, curricular, and clinical initiatives, including assistance with teaching activities and coordination of clinical affiliate agreements and clinical affiliate relationships. Working collaboratively across the College, the Administrative Assistant supports team-based priorities, assists with special projects, and upholds a high standard of professionalism while addressing the diverse needs of faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Essential Job Functions

• Support the daily operations of the Office of the Associate and Assistant Deans as a member of the administrative team, performing a broad range of administrative duties; respond to inquiries, triage communications, and provide information to faculty, staff, students, and visitors in a professional manner.
• Coordinate calendars and scheduling for the Associate and Assistant Deans, including meetings, appointments, and events, ensuring efficient use of time and alignment with departmental priorities.
• Coordinate, organize, and support meetings by preparing agendas, compiling materials, recording minutes, and following up on action items while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Manage correspondence and documentation, including reviewing materials for completeness and coordinating routing for approval and signature.
• Arrange travel and lodging accommodations for CVM personnel and visitors in accordance with university policies.
• Provide administrative support for academic, curricular, and clinical initiatives, including assistance with teaching activities, use of the Learning Management System, coordination with the Office of Testing, and support for clinical affiliate agreements and clinical affiliate relationships.
• Provide basic technology support, including troubleshooting routine software and hardware issues, assisting with virtual meeting platforms, and supporting the use of digital tools.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of administrative systems, workflows, and processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Receive and prioritize work assignments, ensuring alignment with team goals and institutional priorities.
• Provide support for special projects, committees, and events within the College and University, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to interact with faculty, staff and students in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Advanced level written and verbal communication skills, proficient decision-making ability and attention to detail are equally important.
• Ability to interact with staff, faculty and students on campus and in varied regional locations facilitated through virtual or in person meetings.
• Capable to work under pressure efficiently and with a high level of professionalism.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe Pro and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams).
• Ability to discreetly handle confidential material.
• Ability to plan, organize and schedule office priorities.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve with innovation.
• Work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prepare and analyze documents, reports, and presentations.
• Attention to detail and quality of work essential.
• Ability to professionally write and edit emails, draft memos and other professional communications on behalf of the Associate and Assistant Deans.
• Exhibit appropriate objective decision-making and judgments, creativity in problem-solving, and work independently, when necessary, without supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field with demonstrated increasingly responsible administrative experience OR a combination of equivalent experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will also be considered.
• At least one (1) year of experience in an administrative support role that included customer service and general office operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office: especially Outlook, Word, Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with virtual meeting platforms i.e.: Zoom, Teams, WebEx, GoTo, or similar.
• Previous experience successfully creating and/or modifying processes.
• Experience and ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with leadership, faculty and administrators.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;

• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;

• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

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