Office Assistant (.5 FTE)
- Employer
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Location
- Sterling, VA
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
To support students, faculty, and staff within the veterinary technology department with administrative tasks.
Monday through Friday work week, 4 hours per day.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages phone calls and correspondence (email, letters, and packages); Accurately create and maintain records and databases;
Required to travel local as necessary;
Assist with special projects and events, will require occasional evenings and weekends; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including: Excel, Outlook, and Word; Must adhere to confidential expectations;
Professional and positive attitude; Desire to problem solve and constantly improve our environment to support our culture and students; Excellent creative and conceptual thinking abilities with the ability to successfully organize, prioritize, and manage time independently; Any other duties as assigned
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Prior Experience in Business or Education Administration; OR combination of education, training and experience.
Some college or certificate program completed.
2+ years administrative experience. Prior Experience working in a community college or public academic environment preferred. Competency in NOVA SIS/PeopleSoft databases.
Working knowledge of an office environment; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including: Excel, Outlook, and Word; Excellent phone techniques; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with the public in a positive manner.
Desire to problem solve and constantly improve our environment to support our culture and students.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive criminal background
investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of
education, credit checks (relevant to employment), and other checks requested by the VCCS and NOVA such as
I-9 and E-Verify requirements. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s
Statement of Economic Interest.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent applicable experience and/or training?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have previous experience working in business or education administration?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you able to work Monday through Friday, 4 hours per day?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you worked with People Soft Student Information System?
- Yes
- No
- * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited.
- Yes
- No
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
Organization
Working at Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College is the largest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of America’s largest community colleges. NOVA enrolls more than 75,000 students at its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge, and through NOVA Online. With over 130 degree, certificate and workforce programs NOVA helps to prepare students to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution. Learn more about Northern Virginia Community College at www.nvcc.edu/about/glance/index.html
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