Administrative Assistant, CALS Global Engagement

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide executive-level support to the Associate Dean for CALS Global. The role manages complex scheduling, domestic/international travel, and events, ensuring timely transactions and documentation in line with university procedures.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational and communication skills, can handle competing priorities, and work collaboratively with university offices and external

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a professional office.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, travel, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, calendars, email, and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contract and agreement processes and monitor deadlines.
• Support procurement, financial transactions, and personnel actions.
• Facilitate meetings, events, and travel logistics for CALS Global.
• Collaborate with university offices, vendors, and international partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic calendars

Email

Spreadsheets/Excel

Job description

Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide executive-level support to the Associate Dean for CALS Global. The role manages complex scheduling, domestic/international travel, and events, ensuring timely transactions and documentation in line with university procedures.

Ideal candidates have strong organizational and communication skills, can handle competing priorities, and work collaboratively with university offices and external