Foundation Administrative Assistant

Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. This position may also be asked to work evening or weekend hours to support special events.

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant in the Educational Foundation. This is a restricted, 2-year position funded by the Educational Foundation and eligible for renewal. This position serves as the administrative office manager providing quality customer service to ensure the effective and efficient operation of fundraising. The position will report to the Coordinator of Philanthropy of the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation, and will support Office staff, organizing and coordinating office operations in order to provide a strong infrastructure for development and resource development. Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties assisting in the coordination of fundraising activities and event planning.

Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support, ensuring organizational effectiveness and professional communication. Experience in planning special events, maintaining office calendars, and providing front-office customer service. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to complete mass mailings and professional correspondence.

Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and with accuracy, while balancing a multitude of tasks. Knowledge of presentation and website management software. Organized, detail oriented, and comfortable overseeing the day-to-day needs of an office setting. Prompt and reliable attendance is expected.

Experience with successfully executing communications to a Board of Directors and donors preferred. Certification as Microsoft Office Specialist or the equivalent preferred.

Some local travel may be required to events.

Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume and cover letter. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation. Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm ( EST) on the closing date.

For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit: https://jobs.vccs.edu/ Questions about the on-line application process call 540-857-7282 or 540-857-7283. Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: "711" or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155