Administrative Assistant

Title: Administrative Assistant

Application Review Date: 7/31/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Department of Geospatial and Earth Sciences invites applicants for an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, secretarial and fiscal support to the chairs and faculty of the named departments and institute and/or others as assigned, and to provide occasional support as needed to other departments of ACSAT as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment. Experience providing administrative and/or programmatic support. Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based programs. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated experience planning, prioritizing and organizing multiple concurrent assignments, tasks, and projects with changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. High School diploma or equivalent training, education, licensure/certification or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a university setting using the student systems database (such as Banner), automated personnel administration (such as FLAC and PeopleAdmin), electronic purchasing systems (such as eVA) and travel software (Chrome River). Knowledge of state and university policies and procedures. Demonstrated experience with coordinating and scheduling meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements. Demonstrated web design experience. Experience in higher education student services or academic affairs environment preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume and cover letter.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Employee Classification: Admin & Office Spec III

Department: Geospatial and Earth Sci, Dept of

Salary: $38,000 to $42,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Andrew Foy

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5338

Department Contact Email: afoy@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.