Administrative Assistant World Studies

Position Responsibilities:

The School of World Studies (SWS) in the College of Humanities and Sciences welcomes applicants to apply for a part-time hourly position as an Administrative Assistant.

The Administrative Assistant role supports the mission of the VCU School of World Studies by providing in-person administrative office support, assistance to program directors, maintaining past and present course information, and managing communication -- including social media content -- for the school.

Required Qualifications:

- Knowledge of etiquette, protocol, and conventional social amenities
- Excellent effective communications skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work independently; a self-starter with a high level of motivation, creativity, and proactivity
- This position requires candidates to have a strong customer service philosophy and to be able to deliver quality service to students, faculty, and administrators during high traffic and high pressure cycles throughout the academic year
- Excellent organizational skills to prioritize work and handle multiple assignments.
- Ability to work in a diverse work environment
- Proficiency in GSuite and Microsoft Office applications
- High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited college or university preferred
- Experience building social media channels and executing social media strategy for maximum engagement