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Library Administrative Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title Library Administrative Assistant
Position Number C00203
Posting Number C00631P
Type of Recruitment General Public
Pay Band 3
Is this position restricted? No
Work Location Radford
Division Academic Affairs-10
College/Unit Library-1190
Department Library-11901
Hours Per Week 40
Months Per Year 12
Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Year
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
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Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. M-F
Physical Demands
Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant Beth Johnson
Contact Phone for Applicant (540) 831-6648
Education/experience
Preferred experience in managing an executive or administrative office with responsibility for customer relations, administrative responsibilities, and overall budget management.
Job Summary
The Library Administrative Assistant facilitates the smooth operation of the University Libraries’ administrative office while providing professional, welcoming, and knowledgeable support to library patrons. This position handles sensitive budget and personnel documents requiring a high degree of discretion and confidentiality. This includes managing the library budgets for McConnell Library and Radford University Carilion Library, maintaining financial records and facilitating purchases for each department. The position is also responsible for supervising the McConnell administrative office’s student assistants, as well as coordinating hiring for student assistants across McConnell departments.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Experience with bookkeeping/accounting principles and practices
  • Proficient with Mac/PC computers, Microsoft Office and other computer applications
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Demonstrated effective time management skills
  • Knowledge of general office practices
Additional Considerations
  • Database management, spreadsheets, Banner, EVA, COGNOS, or other office management software experience
  • Experience managing an executive or administrative office; experience in customer service.
  • Experience supervising student employees
Hiring Range Pay Band 3 (Starting at $38,000)
Posting Date 03/25/2024
Application Review Date 04/08/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment Conditions Must have a criminal background check
Statement of Economic Interest is required No
Alternate work schedule
Required Licenses
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/14186

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Application
  2. Resume
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