Title: Administrative Assistant

Application Review Date: 06/17/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Support the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in their mission to provide a quality academic community in which to teach, learn, appreciate, apply, and create mathematics and statistics. Duties include: manage department main office; provide administrative support to department chair by handling administrative details such as related to course scheduling, registration, rosters, correspondence to constituent groups, textbook orders, advising assignments, and details of adjunct hiring; contribute to department Facebook page; and assist faculty in collecting items such as course syllabi, extra employment, and faculty schedule cards. Additional duty to will be to utilize student applicant tracking system to assist math majors to research campus job and internship possibilities. Additional assignments to support the mission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics as assigned by the department chair.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated working knowledge of general office practices and procedures as well as of various computer applications including MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people. Experience providing administrative or programmatic support in a professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of university software, including ChromeRiver, PageUp, eVA, Banner, and Cognos. Knowledge of University policies and procedures a plus. Experience in higher education.

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: Mathematics/Statistics, Dept of

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

Department Contact Name: Laura Jacobsen

Department Contact Phone: (540)230-1848

Department Contact Email: ljacobsen@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.