Office & HR Assistant

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Work type:Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Department: Dean-Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
Location:Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:Business / Accounting / Finance, Administrative / Clerical, Human Resources

Job Description

The Office & HR Assistant will be responsible for assisting with business and HR operations for the Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies (ATS) and the Dean's office within the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (CLAHS). Primary role and accountabilities in the following areas: Budget Management, Purchasing, Records Management, Equipment Purchases, Travel Expense Reporting and general HR activities.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping principles, methods and practices
• Knowledge of general human resources policies and practices
• Experience in providing fiscal and HR support in a professional office environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheets, database, etc
• Ability to apply policies and procedures to ensure compliance with business protocols
• Strong communication and superior interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated work with confidential documents and situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University and State accounting policies and procedures
• Experience in higher education, particularly an academic unit
• Working with E&G funds and foundation or private funding
• Experience with banner finance, banner HR, Hokiemart, Chrome River, and Timeclock Plus

Salary Information

$20/ hour

Review Date

February 19, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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