Library Administrative Assistant - Part-Time, Customer-Focused

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute's Preston Library seeks a friendly, service-oriented administrative assistant for a part-time, hourly role (~26 hrs/week). The successful candidate will work with the Library Director and staff to support daily operations and clear communication.

Duties include managing room reservations (25Live), processing facility work orders, travel and event forms, mail, and basic liaison with IT and campus services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• MS Office proficiency and willingness to learn new systems.
• Self-motivated and proactive in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage room reservation requests (25Live) and support events.
• Manage facilities maintenance work orders and housekeeping tasks.
• Provide administrative support and process forms for staff travel and events.
• Monitor library asset inventory and printers.
• Coordinate with IT and support library communications and calendaring.
• Sort daily internal and external mail and coordinate catering for events.
• Liaise with campus support services and provide ILL and circulation desk support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Friendly service orientation

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Virginia Military Institute's Preston Library seeks a friendly, service-oriented administrative assistant for a part-time, hourly role (~26 hrs/week). The successful candidate will work with the Library Director and staff to support daily operations and clear communication.

Duties include managing room reservations (25Live), processing facility work orders, travel and event forms, mail, and basic liaison with IT and campus services.