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Position #R0069 State role title is Administrative and Office Specialist II, Pay Band Two. Full-time, grant-funded position. Continuation of position dependent upon grant funding. Minimum starting salary is $20,082, plus fringe benefits.

Responsibilities: Serves as Office Manager and receptionist for all campus TRIO (Project EXCEL/Upward Bound/Educational Talent Search) programs. Provides secretarial support for TRIO programs and staff. Enters and maintains program and student data to include running reports as requested. Inputs all encumbrances, payroll and other budget deductions into spreadsheet and updates budget information in a timely manner. Serves as cost center and budgetary liaison for TRIO programs. Receives, audits and submits time cards to Coordinator for approval. Orders and maintains all office supplies. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Associate's degree in a secretarial science, information technology or related field and two years of secretarial experience or equivalent education and experience required (Grant Requirement). Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required. Ability to learn and maintain proficiency with state purchasing and travel guidelines required. Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy required. Good oral and written communication skills required. Experience with a database program required. Work experience with student populations preferred. TRIO knowledge or experience desired. Success in overcoming a disadvantaged background preferred.

Application: Completed Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment, resume and letter of interest must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EST. November 26, 2012. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is received by the closing date. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Application form and job announcement may be accessed at www.vhcc.edu (click on About VHCC and Employment Opportunities). Apply to Human Resource Manager, Virginia Highlands Community College, POB 828, Abingdon, VA 24212. Email documents to: humanresources@vhcc.edu or online application materials may be submitted at http://jobs.virginia.gov/ .

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position,
however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon hire.
VHCC participates in E-Verify.
Selected applicant will be subject to a background check.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Effective June 1, 2011, Virginia Highlands Community College will use the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

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