Front Desk & Building Operations Assistant

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking an Administrative/Building Assistant to serve as the first point of contact for visitors, students and faculty in the Life Sciences 1 building. The role requires strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to interpret policies, and independent decision-making in a professional university setting.

Responsibilities include mail handling, package distribution, FedEx shipments, key management, conference room bookings, supplies tracking, event

Qualifications

• Administrative support and customer service experience in an academic or professional office setting.
• Experience using copier, fax, phone, and scanner.
• Strong computer skills including data entry, word processing and email.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and ability to interact with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds safely.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, students, and faculty in the Life Sciences 1 building.
• Receive and distribute mail and packages; process FedEx shipments.
• Manage keys and card access; assist with conference room reservations.
• Track and order office supplies and assist with events.
• Act as Building Emergency Coordinator and support emergency planning.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Data entry

Office equipment

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking an Administrative/Building Assistant to serve as the first point of contact for visitors, students and faculty in the Life Sciences 1 building. The role requires strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to interpret policies, and independent decision-making in a professional university setting.

Responsibilities include mail handling, package distribution, FedEx shipments, key management, conference room bookings, supplies tracking, event