Graduate Student Services Academic and Career Advisor
Job Description
Provides administrative support to the ECE Graduate Program Director, ECE Graduate Student Services Manager, and other Graduate Student Services staff. To assist with academic and career advisor to ECE graduate students and assist in all aspects of the administration of all aspects of the ECE graduate degree programs of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The position also assists with the recruiting and admissions for Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering graduate programs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of training and/or experience
Experience working with a diverse student population
Experience interpreting policies and procedures for graduate degree programs
Experience using data management systems such as Microsoft Excel and presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint
Strong leadership skills, and initiative to assume responsibilities and follow through with minimum supervision
Demonstrated ability to review, compile and present information in an effective manner
Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail in an environment with numerous interruptions
Considerable experience providing administrative support to senior-level executives in a corporate or higher education environment
Ability to work collaboratively in a higher education environment
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving with strong decision making capability Ability to be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response|
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
09/27/2023
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
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