Grounds Admin & Budget Coordinator (Part-Time)

Christopher Newport University; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Christopher Newport University—Grounds Department in Newport News, VA—seeks an Administrative Office Specialist III to provide general administrative support and act as the department's primary point of contact. The role includes budget monitoring, procurement duties, and assisting the director and assistant director in daily operations.

The position is part-time and hourly, requiring strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a university

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Experience maintaining files, databases, or inventories in an office setting.
• Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, and government purchasing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support for the Grounds Department.
• Serve as initial department contact and information resource.
• Monitor budget tracking and accounting as well as procurement activities.
• Provide administrative assistance as office manager supporting the Assistant Director and Director.

Skills

Office administration

Budget tracking

Procurement

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Valid driver’s license

Associates degree or higher

Tools

Commonwealth eVA

Database software

Job description

Christopher Newport University—Grounds Department in Newport News, VA—seeks an Administrative Office Specialist III to provide general administrative support and act as the department's primary point of contact. The role includes budget monitoring, procurement duties, and assisting the director and assistant director in daily operations.

The position is part-time and hourly, requiring strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a university