Administrative Assistant to the VP of Instruction and Student Development
About the role
The mission of Wytheville Community College is to provide a quality, comprehensive education for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by:
- providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development;
- utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students;
- offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship;
- fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth;
- promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia;
- promoting accessibility;
- promoting accessibility and affordability;
- and ensuring quality in all programs and services.
Responsibilities
Provide advanced administrative support to the Office of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development to ensure effective office operations, communication, and coordination of academic and student services functions. The position coordinates communications, records, scheduling, and sensitive materials; exercises independent judgment in the performance of complex administrative duties; maintains a high level of confidentiality; and supports collaboration across academic and student services areas while serving as a primary point of contact with senior leadership, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Ensures efficient administrative operations and timely flow of information;
- Supports coordination and collaboration across academic and student services units;
- Maintains accurate records, schedules, and material in accordance with college policies, with a high level of confidentiality.
Requirements
Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Office of the Vice President of Instruction and Student Development and the Dean of Student Services and Academic Development. Coordinate office communications, scheduling, records management, and meeting logistics across both Instruction and Student Services functions. Coordinates meetings and events; Prepares agendas, minutes, correspondence, and reports; Organizes documentation for institutional reporting, special projects, and accreditation-related activities; Serves as primary point of contact for visitors, faculty, staff, students, and external partners, ensuring professional, responsive, and service-oriented communication; Prepares and processes purchasing documentation, including requisitions and purchase orders, and maintain related records in compliance with college procedures; Maintains accurate budget and procurement records, including budget tracking, purchasing documentation, travel arrangements, and reconciliation of expense reports in accordance with college and VCCS policies and procedures; Exercises independent judgment and discretion in handling confidential student, personnel, financial, and institutional information; and Provide cross-functional administrative support to Student Services operations and offers oc asional front desk coverage as needed to ensure continuity of service.
Qualifications
Knowledge of administrative support practices; institutional policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards; and records coordination processes; Skilled in advanced use of office productivity software, electronic scheduling and record systems, and coordination of calendars, meetings, communications, and documentation; Ability to communicate effectively with diverse population; Exercise independent judgment and maintain a high level of confidentiality; Manage multiple priorities and deadlines and collaborate across academic and administrative units; and Experience and/or education equivalent to an associates degree in business administration, office administration, or a related field.
Benefits
Wytheville Community College is committed to providing a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship.
Pay
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
This is a full-time position.
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