ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - UPWARD BOUND
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY

The Upward Bound Program at Virginia Union University has a fast paced, challenging Administrative Assistant’s position with excellent benefits for a self motivated individual who knows how to work well with the public and is multi-tasked. This position requires proficiency in word processing, developing and maintaining a database, completing a query and electronic data transmissions. The administrative assistant must keep an accurate account of all budgetary matters. The administrative assistant must prepare travel documents for the staff, complete requisitions and reimbursement documents as well as tracking them until completion, type reports and other documents, secure appropriate signatures for documents originating from the Upward Bound office and attend general administrative staff meetings and transcribe minutes for meetings. This position also requires administrative skills to manage a highly visible office, respond to parents, instructors, counselors, and program participants. The administrative assistant works closely with the project director and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Job Requirements:

High School diploma, supplemented by secretarial courses. Knowledge of Microsoft, Access, Excel, and Office Suite, database, conducting a query, Blumen 8 Software is required. Ability to maintain financial and administrative records. Must be a team member in a collaborative departmental suite. Excellent communication (written and oral) skills are a must. The candidate must be able to type at least 55 to 60 words a minute.

Send resume, cover letter and a list of 3 references to:

James Edwards, Office of Admissions
jsedwards@vuu.edu
Virginia Union University
1500 N. Lombardy Street
Richmond, Virginia 23220

Review of applications will begin January 25, 2008. Applications will be received until the position if filled.