Executive Assistant jobs in Roanoke, VA

Executive Assistant provides multi-faceted administrative support and assistance to ensure effective use of an executive's time and productive interactions with staff and the public. Handles a wide range of administrative and support tasks and independently initiates and implements processes to manage projects, information, and people. Being an Executive Assistant manages the executive's schedule, meeting preparations, follow-up tasks, and complex travel arrangements. Conducts research and information gathering on behalf of the executive and prepares summaries and reports. Additionally, Executive Assistant develops positive and strategic relationships at all levels of the organization. Uses discretion, judgment, and knowledge of the organization to facilitate the executive's activities and maintain confidentiality. May be responsible for directing and deploying support staff or other resources. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to c-suite executive. The Executive Assistant work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Executive Assistant typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Assistant
  • Virginia Tech
  • Blacksburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    The Executive Assistant provides administrative support and performs executive-level functions in the MSE Administrative Office. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of duties and working collaboratively as a member of the office team to support the department in a variety of ways. Key responsibilities include serving as the administrative assistant to the department head (scheduling meetings and coordinating events; managing travel); public relations task (photography, brochure preparation, etc.); performing accounting, payroll, and financial tasks; providing administrative support to various committees within the department; and assisting faculty with pre-award functions for proposal submission.

    Required Qualifications

    Knowledge of office administration practices and procedures; experience in bookkeeping and working with fiscal transactions; demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs (such as MS Word, MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, email and internet browsers); experience with publishing software applications; and excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Preference given for knowledge of Virginia Tech accounting, purchasing, and personnel/payroll policies and procedures; experience with Banner Finance and Banner HRIS; VT leave reporting, experience with VT Ensemble CMS; experience with Summit and Cayuse, and VT pre-award tasks

    Pay Band

    3

    Appointment Type

    Regular

    Salary Information

    Review Date

    February 9, 2024

    Additional Information

    The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

    About Virginia Tech

    Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

    Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

    If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (insert name) at (insert email address) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

     

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Executive Assistant Housing
  • Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
  • Roanoke, VA FULL_TIME
  • General Definition of Work Performs work supporting Vice President and all housing staff with a variety of tasks, answering resident phone calls, responding to emails, assisting with visits, serving a...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Administrative/Executive Assistant
  • HallKeen Management
  • Roanoke, VA FULL_TIME
  • Leading global alternative investment asset manager is seeking a TTP administrator to support a real estate managing director and their team of 6. The hours are 8am-6pm and requires 5 days onsite. Res...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Pharmacy Leader
  • Executive Leadership Solutions
  • Roanoke, VA FULL_TIME
  • PHARMACIST/PHARMACY LEADER, VIRGINIA COMPANY PROFILE: This world class grocer, started over 100 years ago, is in growth mode in your area and they are looking for talented leaders that have the abilit...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • CRH
  • Dublin, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer need...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Executive Director
  • Brookdale Salem AL (VA)
  • Salem, VA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Administrative Assistant
  • Layman Distributing
  • Roanoke, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Looking for an Administrative Assistant Customer Service Representative - Open immediate...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Office Assistant
  • Damon Gettier & Associates
  • Roanoke, VA
  • We're searching for a diligent office assistant to provide administrative support. Youll be responsible for responding t...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Front Office Assistant
  • Optum
  • Roanoke, VA
  • $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Careers with MedExpress. At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality, c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Front Office Assistant
  • Optum
  • Troutville, VA
  • $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Careers with MedExpress. At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality, c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Front Office Assistant
  • Optum
  • Goodview, VA
  • $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Careers with MedExpress. At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality, c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Front Office Assistant
  • Optum
  • Montvale, VA
  • $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS Careers with MedExpress. At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality, c...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant
  • The Walsh Group
  • Roanoke, VA
  • Overview: Archer Western, a member of The Walsh Group, is currently seeking a Administrative Assistant for our Mid - Atl...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant
  • Hyatt Browning Shirkey Law Firm
  • Salem, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Law office seeking: LEGAL ASSISTANT Hyatt Browning Shirkey Law Firm is looking for two (...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) (0.8%) is water. Roanoke is located in the valley and ridge province of Virginia immediately west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and east of the Allegheny Mountains Within the city limits is Mill Mountain, which stands detached from surrounding ranges. Its summit features the Roanoke Star, Mill Mountain Zoo, the Discovery Center interpretive building, and an overlook of the Roanoke Valley. The Appalachian Trail runs...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Executive Assistant jobs
$74,617 to $96,732
Roanoke, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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