Faculty Affairs Administrative Assistant

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, School of Data Science, seeks a Faculty Affairs Administrative Assistant to provide administrative coordination and project support. The role operates under the Manager of Faculty Affairs and collaborates with the administrative team to advance strategic goals and ensure smooth operations.

You will support calendars, travel, purchasing, expenses, and event logistics for faculty affairs, while handling confidential information and coordinating

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1+ year of relevant administrative experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsabilités

• Provide calendaring and administrative support for the Office of Faculty Affairs.
• Coordinate operations and travel, meetings, purchasing, and expenses for faculty.
• Track logistics and funding for PhD travel and conferences.
• Handle confidential materials and correspondence as needed.
• Support events, catering, room reservations, itineraries, and travel coordination.

Connaissances

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Adaptability

Technology literacy

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office365

Description du poste

The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia invites applications for a Faculty Affairs Administrative Assistant to provide administrative coordination and special project support to advance the strategic goals of the School and ensure smooth operations. This position will operate under the direction of the Manager of Faculty Affairs in coordination with the administrative team across the organization directed by the Associate Dean for Administration.

The University of Virginia School of Data Science-the first of its kind in the nation-advances discovery, innovation, and societal impact through collaborative, open, and responsible data science research and education. Founded in 2019, theSchoolbrings togetherexpertiseacross business, computation, engineering, humanities, law, mathematics, socialsciences,statistics, and law to address complex, realworld challenges. Its academic offerings include a B.S. in Data Science, an undergraduate minor, residential and online M.S. in Data Science programs, and a Ph.D. in Data Science, all designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving datadriven world.

Responsibilities

• Support calendaring and general administrative functions for the Office of Faculty Affairs.
• Serve as a part of the general administrative core team to provide administrative coordination and support for operations, focusing on support of the Office of Faculty Affairs.
• Arrange non-grant-related business travel, schedule meetings, purchasing, and expense tracking for faculty as appropriate.
• Manage and track logistics and funding details related to PhD student conference travel.
• Handle confidential materials and correspondence as needed.
• Provide administrative support for faculty affairs events including activities such as coordinating catering, reserving rooms, itineraries, travel coordination, and other support.
• Serve as first point of contact for School of Data Science faculty regarding University and School expenditure and travel policy navigation; help create, refine, and clarify additional guidelines.
• Communicate with School of Data Science finance team to ensure appropriate and timely use of funds.
• Collect and document information related to financial processes in accordance with University and School policies.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1+ year of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective workflow organization skills.
• Ability to be flexible, prioritize tasks, and to be organized.
• Effectively manages time and resources to ensure that individual work is completed efficiently.
• Develops and contributes to collaborative relationships to achieve goals for oneself, the School, and the University.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to changes in work processes and environment.
• Ability to use a variety of platforms and programs including Microsoft Office365 products for collaboration and document management.
• Confidence in learning and exploring new technology tools and resources.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary Range

$21.63 - $23.07, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This is a full-time in-person position at the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA.

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The position will remain open until filled.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

For questions about the position, contact Jennifer Kirkham, Manager for Faculty Affairs, at [e-mail].

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.