Administrative Assistant - Alumni Relations (H-469)

Company: Christopher Newport University
Location: Newport News
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

Departmental ObjectiveThe Office of Alumni Relations develops and maintains meaningful relationships between the University and its Alumni by providing support, programming, resources meaningful events and ceremonies for our alumni and friends and the community at large.Purpose of the PositionThis position will facilitate the work of the Office of Alumni Relations by providing administrative support to the Senior Director for Alumni Engagement and the staff of the office. It answers electronic communications, responds to inquiries, maintains R.S.V.P. lists and manages all office records. It maintains office accounts, reviews disbursements, interprets and applies state fiscal policies and regulations, maintains accounting systems to reflect day to day activity in all accounts, prepares requisitions using eVA, reviews invoices for accuracy, processes invoices for payment, and provides general all-purpose support for the Gregory P. Klich Alumni House.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) and/or Competencies required and preferredRequired:Ability to communicate effectivelyAbility to exercise independent judgmentStrong bookkeeping skills, organizational skills and strong computer skillsAbility to work quickly and accuratelyAbility to work with confidential informationWorking knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processingPreferred:Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially ExcelEducation, Experience, Licensure, Certification RequiredEducation Required: High school diploma or equivalentExperience Required: Experience using database, spreadsheet and word processing software. Experience using e-mail and business telephone.Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification PreferredEducation Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higherExperience Preferred: Proficiency in the iModules platform. Experience processing invoices and purchase requisitions.Experience organizing and maintaining reports. Significant experience using Microsoft Office. Experience creating spreadsheets in Excel.

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