Administrative Assistant & Events Coordinator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University is seeking an Administrative Assistant & Events Coordinator to provide administrative support, manage budgets, and coordinate theatre-related activities. The role is the primary contact for division information and includes scheduling, data collection, and reconciliation of purchases.

The position requires strong office skills, experience in academic administration, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and creatively solve problems.
• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Experience providing programmatic and/or administrative support in an academic or professional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Demonstrated organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well with various people.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support/office management including reception, records, class scheduling, appointment scheduling, data collection/analysis, research and inventory; primary contact for division information.
• Manage multiple division budgets and theatre production preparation (contracts, travel, meals, transportation, lodging).
• Prepare quote/purchase requests and reconcile department card purchases/payments; process expenditures.
• Supervise student workers.
• Assist chair in theatre with accreditation data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General office practices

Prioritization & multi-tasking

Office equipment

Academic administrative support

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Confidential information handling

Written & verbal communication

Education

Business-related degree preferred

Tools

Banner

eVA

Cognos

People Admin

EPAF

Job description

Title: Administrative Assistant & Events Coordinator

Application Review Date:October 05, 2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Administrative support/office management (reception, records, class scheduling, appointment scheduling, data collection/analysis, research and inventory) and primary point of contact for division information; manage multiple division/grant budgets; manage theatre production preparation (contracts, payment, travel i.e. meals, transportation, lodging). Accurately prepare quote/purchase requests, reconciliation of department card purchases/payments; process all department expenditures. Supervise student workers. Assist chair in theatre with accreditation data. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of general office practice and procedures.
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and creatively solve problems.
• Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Experience providing programmatic and/or administrative support in an academic or professional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use various computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Demonstrated organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate well with various people.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong fiscal/bookkeeping experience. Working knowledge of Banner, eVA, Cognos, People Admin and EPAF preferred.
• Working knowledge of university policies and procedures related to the fiscal process.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Preference for education in business-related field.

Is this position Grant Funded:No

Is this position restricted:No

Is this position 100% telework: No

Hours Per Week:40

Months per Year:12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:No

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Work Classification:Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm. Evenings or weekends as required.

Employee Classification: Admin & Office Spec III

Department: Theatre, Dept of

Salary:$38,000 to $42,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Robyn Berg

Department Contact Phone:[phone]

Department Contact Email:[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.