"Administrative Assistant - College of Business (Part - Time)"

Administrative Assistant - College of Business (Part - Time)

Working Title: Administrative Assistant - College of Business (Part - Time)

State Role Title: Administrative and Office Specialist III

Position Type: Part-time - Wage / Part-time Salaried

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100330 - College of Business - Dean

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $22.00 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 3/3/2026

The College of Business at James Madison University seeks to hire a part time administrative professional to provide support to full-time administrative professionals, faculty, and academic programs. The position will work approximately 20 hours per week during the academic year and not anticipated to work during summers. Hours are 9-1, Monday - Friday. There may be some flexibility with hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will help manage the administrative office for the Academic Unit Heads as well as full- and part-time faculty within the College of Business.

Duties include, but are not limited to, training and supervising graduate and undergraduate student employees, preparation of mass examinations, maintenance of course files, providing assistance with hiring new faculty, creating enrollment queries and other reports as needed. The successful candidate may manage class entry and course registrations. Additional duties include the preparation of state and foundation travel authorizations and travel reimbursements and general correspondence. Some event planning may be required.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Professional demeanor, confidentiality and excellent customer service skills are essential
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work fluidly in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office processes are essential, particularly Excel

Additional Considerations:

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft (Student Administration) or similar databases
• Experience with creating and interpreting queries
• Experience with event planning for departmental/board events