Administrative Assistant - Computer Science

Position Description:

The College of Engineering seeks candidates skilled in customer service to apply for the position of Administrative Assistant within the Department of Computer Science Engineering. Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprised of five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduate and 450 graduate students in several degree programs supported by approximately 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

Serving as one of two confidential department administrative assistants to the Chair, faculty, staff, and students of the Computer Science Engineering department, this position is responsible for assisting with a wide variety of work assignments with the Chair and is responsible for providing quality service to other offices at the institution as well as outside the institution in a timely, professional manner while ensuring efficiency. Other duties include assisting the undergraduate and graduate program directors, organizing department events/meetings, supporting student organizations, coordinating seminars within the department, and assisting with the faculty recruitment process as needed. This person will also provide fiscal and travel support, and handle basic building related matters with the Operations/Facilities Department. In addition, this position will be responsible for assisting with hourly/student employees, and work closely with other departmental staff. Work to resolve issues and provide solutions.