Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. This position provides administrative support for the activities of the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Professional manner, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can work with diverse populations and constituents.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information discreetly and courteously.
• General knowledge of office operations, practices, and procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in following specific, detailed instructions both in written and verbal form, including protocols.
• Capable of multitasking and effective in prioritizing a variety of tasks and assignments.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe, and the Internet.

Required Experience

• Previous administrative or receptionist experience, or relevant experience working in a service-oriented field with transferable skills.
• Experience managing multiple tasks and projects, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing priorities and needs.

Additional Considerations

KSAs:

• Team player who possesses excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent grammatical, spelling, and overall editorial skills.
• Exceptional independent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams.
• Knowledge of the University structure, programs, and how to navigate the University website.

Education:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college/university in a related field.
• College or administrative coursework.

Experience:

• Prior experience working for a non-profit organization, preferably in higher education.
• Experience using Banner, Salesforce, Office 365/Teams, Adobe InDesign, and/or iModules.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit:

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer