Intermediate Administrative Assistant Economics Department

The Department of Economics at the University of Virginia seeks an Intermediate Administrative Assistant to perform clerical and administrative work to support faculty and students within the department. The incumbent will work under the general direction of a supervisor but must have proven experience working independently and being self-motivated, problem solving and making sound decisions based on operating procedures, policies, and guidance from senior leadership. Requires someone who pays close attention to detail, has reliable follow-through, and is willing to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Job Duties Include:

• Composing and distributing memos to students, faculty, and others as it relates to faculty's courses and other obligations.

• Work with undergraduate students to solve scheduling problems and gather information about course registration.

• Provide editorial support for communications and speech writing

• Maintain multiple databases and record-keeping systems

• Manage student awarding

• Manage Undergraduate Teaching Fellows (UTF) program. This will include scheduling, planning, and organizing special events related to the UTF program, so event planning experience is helpful. This will also include reviewing and approving hours worked and payments for UTFs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Education: High School Diploma
Experience: At least one year of relevant experience.

Preferred Experience

• Proficient in managing calendars

• Proficient in arranging travel & speaking engagements

• Experience arranging phone & Zoom conferences

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Position Details: This is a part-time, 24 hours a week non-exempt position with UVA benefits. The position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

Anticipated Salary: $20-$26 an hour.

Application Instructions: Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0072183. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

• A CV/resume

• A cover letter

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks, Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.