Physical Therapy Program Support

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, seeks a short-term Administrative Assistant to support the clinical education team and the DPT program for the CAPTE accreditation visit in 2027.

The role is 20 hours per week, ends in August 2027 with potential extension, and involves data entry, document review, and contract management within the Department of Physical Therapy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and at least two years' experience in business office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro.
• Commitment to respectful, professional conduct with faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Data entry, organization, and verification in Exxat and related clinical education systems.
• Update Exxat locations, SCCE contacts, and clinic links; ensure accurate mappings.
• Review formatting for syllabi and faculty forms; enter into the portal.
• Enter data onto CAPTE-formatted forms and ensure proper sequencing.
• Provide administrative support to the Department of Physical Therapy.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

Advertising Summary

This position will support the clinicaleducation team and DPT program to prepare for the CAPTE (Commissionfor Physical Therapy Education) accreditation visit in 2027. Thisis a short-term position with an expected end date in August 2027,although extension of this position may be discussed.

Unit

College of Health Professions MBU

Department

Physical Therapy

Department Summary

Virginia Commonwealth University offersone of the premier Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs in thecountry. Located in the newly furnished College of HealthProfessions building, the program provides students with easyaccess to state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities. VCU's physical therapy program ranks 16th nationwide at a publicuniversity according to U.S. News & World Report (2026).

Duties & Responsibilities

Tasks will include, but are not limited to, data entry,organization, and verification in Exxat, and application-basedprogram for Clinical Education and contract management.

• Updating Exxat: update location, SCCE contacts, linking clinicsto maps.
• Reviewing formatting for all documents (course syllabi, CV,faculty forms, etc) and entering into the portal.
• Data entry onto all CAPTE formatted forms.
• Quality assurance that all documents are submitted in propersequence and nothing is missing.
• Providing administrative support to the Department of PhysicalTherapy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and at least two years'experience in business office experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, andmeet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities withmeticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within ateam.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism, and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences,or a commitment to do so as an hourly staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with educational accreditation or academicprocesses.
• Previous experience in an administrative support role in highereducation.

Salary Range

$20-25/hr

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a widearray of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employeetype.

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hours per Week

20

Contact Information

Contact Name: Tamara Buck,PhD, DPT
Contact Email: [e-mail]