Office Manager

Office Manager

Job no: 536276
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Vice President for Student Affairs
Department: Housing and Residence Life
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Administrative / Clerical, Student Affairs / Services

Job Description
We're currently searching for an Office Manager to join our Residential Well-being team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you're passionate about supporting student success, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You'll be joining the Residential Well-being team; a department centered on creating intentional residential communities that are characterized by belonging, flourishing, compassion for self and others, and meaningful engagement.
2) You'll be reporting to the Director of Residential Well-being, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) You'll serve as a primary point of contact for the Residential Well-Being office, providing high-level administrative support to the Director of Residential Well-being and Senior Director of Hokie Wellness and other departmental leadership as needed.
4) You'll maintain current knowledge of residential well-being and university policies to provide appropriate and adequate responses while providing high-level customer service.
5) You'll act as the Human Resources liaison for professional and hundreds of student staff members, along with other financial administration duties.
6) You'll have extensive interaction with stakeholders across the institution, as well as students and families, and must handle situations with the utmost discretion and tact.
7) You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
8) You'll be offered a base compensation package between $45,000 - $50,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY:
Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION:
For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM:
Students come first in Residential Well-being, and we've refocused structures, functions, roles, and processes with that in mind. To start, we separated housing functions to ensure that our Residential Well-being team can focus solely on fostering community, building relationships, and supporting students' well-being and success, while working collaboratively with colleagues in housing and facilities. And in our new model, professional staff and student leaders are assigned to a group of students, rather than to buildings.

These changes may sound small, but they underscore philosophical transformation at the heart of Residential Well-being.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Management, Office Administration, or related field, or equivalent training and/or related experience.

• Previous office administration experience with evidence of processing complex reports, spreadsheets, invoices, payroll administration, handling confidential material, and confidential file maintenance.

• Knowledge of standard office communications and procedures.

• Strong bookkeeping and word processing skills with emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and organization.

• Excellent customer service and communications skills, both verbal and written, to a diverse group of people in a friendly, courteous manner.

• Ability to work independently with little supervision and collaboratively within a team-based environment, prioritizing…