Administrative Assistant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans

Job summary

UVA Health is hiring for entry-level administrative staff to support university departments with daily operations, scheduling, and document preparation. Roles involve data handling, travel arrangements, and responsive communication within a team.

The position emphasizes routine work under close supervision, with opportunities for growth within medical and academic administration.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licensure: None

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily office functions and administrative tasks.
• Follow standard procedures with supervision.
• Prepare documents and assist with scheduling and travel arrangements.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

This job family coordinates, integrates and administers a range of diverse administrative or staff functions. Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing the daily operations and administrative functions of university departments, and include office management, scheduling, and coordination of activities across departments. UVA Administrative staff support strategic goals and ensure smooth university operations.

These roles are responsible for providing administrative services to the organizations schools/units/leadership. Activities may include preparing documents of varying complexity, managing the collection, recording, sorting and filing of data/information, preparing reports, making travel arrangements, arranging appointments/meetings, responding to inquiries.

Individual contributors who provide support to an organization, often in direct service, operational, technical or administrative functions. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience.

Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior experience. Work is routine and follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are routine with clearly defined solutions. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull less than 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $17.65 - $28.40 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .