Job Overview

description:

administrative assistant (part-time)

community engagement and government relations

reports to: vp of community engagement and government relations

part-time (20 hours/week), non-exempt

on-campus

$24-26/hour

benefits for this position include:

- part-time paid time off.

- 403b including 4% employer contribution.

- 11 paid holidays plus two weeks of paid "dean's days" for summer and winter breaks (prorated).

- employee assistance program.

- vlgs course participation with tuition assistance.

- flexible schedule potential.

vermont law and graduate school is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. we grow and learn better together with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students. in recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community.

please attach a resume and cover letter for consideration.

the administrative assistant is responsible for supporting the vice president of community engagement and government relations.

key duties and responsibilities:

support for vice president of community engagement and government relations

• manage calendars with autonomy to make scheduling decisions.
• schedule appointments and meetings.
• arrange travel, with autonomy to make decisions; manage travel reimbursements.
• copyedit, proof, and edit documents as needed.
• course, student, and teaching-related support.
• assist in preparation for board and faculty meetings and presentations.
• attend and plan events related to community engagement and government relations.

requirements:

education, skills, and experience:

• bachelor's degree, plus two or more years of relevant experience preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
• understanding of and appreciation for inclusion, including the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints.
• ability to work independently and be proactive.
• ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, manage time effectively, establish priorities, and communicate expectations to stakeholders.
• experience in an academic setting preferred.
• effective verbal and written communication skills.
• outstanding interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in business partner relationships.
• proficiency with msoffice platforms, specifically with word, excel and outlook calendar/msteams.
• ability to learn and adapt to higher education learning management system platforms including twen, examsoft, canvas, and others.
• must be able to adapt to new and emerging technology as established and communicated by the school.
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

other requirements:

• ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines and reorganize under pressure.
• ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• must be able to work legally within the united states without sponsorship.
• ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations

application requirements:

please attach a resume and cover letter for consideration. if you are applying from a third party website (indeed, etc.) and are unable to attach additional materials to your online application, please apply directly at or email required documents to christine moyer, .

as part of our commitment to compliance with the americans with disabilities act, candidates who meet the qualifications for this position and who require accommodations to apply should contact human resources at . vermont law and graduate school strives to raise the bar for being an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, place of birth, marital status, disability, veteran's status, hiv status, pregnancy, genetic information, health insurance status, and crime victim status.

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compensation details: 24-26 hourly wage

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