Administrative Assistant - Residence Life & Housing

Key Responsibilities:

•Professionally and efficiently execute Roanoke College’s commitment to student success and well being

•Managing front office operations including telephone and email coverage with a welcoming atmosphere

•Providing initial greeting and accurate response to students, parents, campus partners, and vendors

•Advising campus stakeholders of policies, procedures, and services offered

•Acting as liaison between students and administration

•Providing administrative support for office including data entry/management

•Handling confidential information and sensitive matters

•Hiring, training and supervising of student office assistants

•Typing and sending of correspondence as needed

•Managing calendars and scheduling meetings

•Assisting in budget projections and budget summaries and keeping record of all expenditures

•Processing purchase orders, invoices, check requests, petty cash vouchers, and credit cards

•Assisting with professional staff travel arrangements

•Maintaining and ordering office supplies and equipment

•Assisting with incoming and outgoing mail

•Assisting with reviews and updates of the Residence Life & Housing website, policies, and publications

•Assisting with fall and spring student check in process along with special events

•Completing other special projects and performing other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

•Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills

•Experience working at a college or university in an administrative role

•Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to learn a variety of college specific systems, such as Colleague, Informer, Handshake, etc.

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.