Title: Administrative Assistant

Application Review Date: 9/4/25

Campus Location: Roanoke

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant will assist the Chair, faculty, and students of the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy. This individual is often the first person with whom potential applicants and business partners interact, which requires an exceptional customer service attitude and behavior. Daily duties include typical administrative tasks such as budget management, information management, communications, ordering supplies and equipment, scheduling and event planning, supervision of student workers, website management, and other duties assigned by the Chair and/or the Associate Chair. This position also provides administrative and clinical contract assistance to the Director of Clinical Education within the department. *The location of this position is in Roanoke Virginia. The Department is located in the Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital building on Elm Ave.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of general office practices, procedures, and equipment. Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and take responsibility to follow through. Demonstrated knowledge of various computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Internet, e-mail, and data management. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment in a diverse, high volume, and often fast-paced office setting. Experience providing administrative and/or programmatic support.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles. Experience with eVA and Banner or an accounting database. Working knowledge of People Admin position management & recruitment system or similar system. Working knowledge of website management (not design).

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach a resume and cover letter.

Employment Conditions: 

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

Normal Work Schedule: 

Employee Classification: Admin & Office Spec III

Department: RUC-Physical Therapy, Doctorate of

Salary: Payband 3 (starting at $38,000)

Department Contact Name: Kevin Chui

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-1694

Department Contact Email: kchui@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.