Title: Executive Administrative Assistant

Application Review Date: 09/18/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Executive Assistant will serve as a key partner to the executive team by managing complex administrative tasks. This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a meticulous eye for detail, and demonstrates a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Strong time management skills, sound judgement and problem-solving abilities. Able to work independently and as a team member. Adaptability to manage unexpected changes and remain composed under pressure. Competencies in planning and scheduling, preparing reports, and compiling correspondence. Demonstrated proficiency in current computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Extensive experience with calendaring in Microsoft Outlook or other calendaring systems.

Required Qualifications

Experience processing requests in an accurate and timely manner. Considerable communication, organization, interpersonal, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated multitasking skills and ability to prioritize. Ability to deal with a diverse group of external and internal clients in a fast paced environment. Considerable working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to regulate and control office activities and work flow. Must be computer literate with ability to learn new software programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of university, state, federal and NCAA rules and regulations preferred. Experience in higher education or Intercollegiate Athletes preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: 

Employee Classification: 19221

Department: Athletics Business Services

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Department Contact Name: Nicole Green

Department Contact Phone: 5408316194

Department Contact Email: ndlayton@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.