Administrative Assistant - College of Business (Part-Time, Three Positions)

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Administrative Assistant - College of Business (Part-Time, Three Positions)
Position Number 7047
Posting Number S3479
State Role Title Administrative and Office Specialist III
Position Type Wage
Position Status Part Time
FLSA Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division College of Business
Department 100395 - MBA - Information Security
Pay Band 3
Pay Rate Hourly
Specify Range or Amount $22.00
Is this a JMU Only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Position Summary Information


General Information
The College of Business at James Madison University seeks to hire three part-time administrative professionals to provide support to full-time administrative professionals, faculty, and academic programs. These positions will work approximately 20 hours per week during the academic year, and are not anticipated to work during summers. Hours are flexible between 8am and 5pm. Part time administrative professionals will work together to ensure core business hours, defined as 9am – 3pm, Monday through Friday are covered.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will help manage the administrative office for the Academic Unit Heads as well as full- and part-time faculty within the College of Business.
Duties include, but are not limited to, training and supervising graduate and undergraduate student employees, preparation of mass examinations, maintenance of course files, providing assistance with hiring new faculty, creating enrollment queries and other reports as needed. The successful candidates will manage class entry and course registrations for both departments and provide accurate reporting of Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) database material. Additional duties include the preparation of state and foundation travel authorizations and travel reimbursements and general correspondence. Some event planning will be required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Professional demeanor, confidentiality and excellent customer service skills are essential
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work fluidly in a dynamic environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office processes are essential, particularly Excel


Additional Considerations:
  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft (Student Administration)
  • Experience with creating and interpreting queries
  • Experience with event planning for departmental/board events
Condition(s) of Employment
These are part-time wage positions and are not eligible for benefits.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 01/22/2024
Beginning Review Date 01/30/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2024
EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
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