Administrative Coordinator, Accredited Programs

Ferrum College; Ferrum (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, 10-month employment

Benefits package

Professional development

Collaborative campus environment

Opportunities to work with faculty,-st

Student-focused environment

Job summary

Ferrum College is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support the Nursing, Teacher Education, and Social Work programs. The role balances multi‑program administration with confidential student and program records, requiring discretion and strong communication.

The position is full-time for 10 months, with shared responsibilities across departments and a schedule allocating hours per program, including nursing, teacher education, and social work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of related administrative experience, preferably supporting senior-level management in academic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete assignments accurately and within deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external partners.
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and departmental priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to Directors of Nursing and Social Work and Program Coordinator of Teacher Education.
• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to support three programs.
• Answer and transfer calls, take messages, and respond to routine questions.
• Greet visitors and provide information on procedures and activities.
• Respond professionally to inquiries via telephone and email.
• Draft correspondence, memos, reports, forms, schedules, agendas, and other documents.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes and maintain records.
• Sort and distribute mail and faxes; perform data entry and other duties as needed.
• Operate standard office equipment and participate in training.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ferrum College is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support the Nursing, Teacher Education, and Social Work programs. The role balances multi‑program administration with confidential student and program records, requiring discretion and strong communication.

The position is full-time for 10 months, with shared responsibilities across departments and a schedule allocating hours per program, including nursing, teacher education, and social work.