Title: Administrative Assistant

Application Review Date: 6/24/26

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant for the Davis College of Business and Economics SPARK (Success.Planning.Advising.Resources.Knowledge) Center is a dynamic, welcoming, and supportive professional who plays a key role in fostering a positive and efficient environment for students, faculty, and staff. This individual will be the first point of contact for students seeking academic guidance, providing a warm and encouraging presence while helping to manage day-to-day operations of our centers. This role requires a person who thrives in a fast-paced, student-centered environment and is committed to helping students navigate their academic journey with confidence and clarity.
• Serve as a professional and responsive resource person for information related to DCOBE curriculum, advising and programs
• Provide administrative support to the SPARK Center, AI Sandbox ,Center for Applied Analytics, Davis Fellows, Financial Success Center and the Venture Lab,
• Exceptional organizational skills providing flexibility and independent decision making in a fast-paced diverse environment with an extraordinary attention to detail, confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with planning and coordinating events for SPARK Center and other DCOBE centers

Required Qualifications

Previous experience providing administrative support; strong commitment to student/customer support; working knowledge of various software commonly used in an office environment such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook; detail-oriented and organized, experience interpreting policies and procedures; demonstrated organizational and time management skills; experience working with diverse individuals and/or groups; ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects and tasks independently; demonstrated commitment to student success and a collaborative approach to problem-solving; ability to work with confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of Slate, eVA, Banner, COGNOS, Emburse, Advising Software (e.g. DegreeWorks, etc) and PageUp. Experience in higher education environment preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter and resume

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Classification: Classified Staff

Employee Classification: Admin & Office Spec III

Department: Business Admin Program, Masters of

Salary: $38,000 to $42,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Melanie Butler

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-6612

Department Contact Email: mbutler3@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity 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.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.