Job Summary:

　　Reporting directly to the Vice President of Economic Development and Corporate Education, the Executive Administrative Assistant will work independently to provide executive administrative assistance; prepare sensitive documents; manage schedule and confidential information with the utmost discretion. Possesses excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, affinity for solving problems, strong organizational skills and time management skills and attention to detail.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Experience in an executive secretarial or administrative role. Experience researching and preparing confidential and sensitive documents. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational, attention to detail and time management skills. Sound judgment and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Competencies in planning and scheduling, preparing reports and presentations, compiling correspondence and monitoring budgets and personnel documents. Demonstrated proficiency in current computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with calendaring in Microsoft Outlook or other scheduling systems. Ability to learn new applications and software as needed. Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders. Proven interpersonal skills with experience providing complex administrative support in a high-profile environment with confidentiality, tact and diplomacy. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while producing quality work. Experience regarding financial and budget systems.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience in fast-paced higher education, corporate or governmental executive administrative positions is highly desirable. Experience in executive administrative support positions requiring high level of knowledge, skill and abilities in project management and policy interpretation and application.

　　Work Location: Radford

　　Posting Number: C00607P

　　Position Number: C00883

　　Department: Economic Development - 40030