Senior Administrative Assistant - College of Business

Senior Administrative Assistant - College of Business

Working Title: Senior Administrative Assistant - College of Business

State Role Title: Administrative and Office Specialist III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100331 - College of Business-Acad Supp

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $45,000 - $47,500

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: 03/02/2026

The College of Business at James Madison University is seeking a highly organized and service-oriented Senior Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, fiscal, supervisory, and event-planning support within the Dean's Office. This position plays a key role in supporting academic leadership, faculty, staff, and major College initiatives. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Provide fiscal assistance with faculty and staff purchasing using small purchase credit card and assist with orders through the eVA procurement system.
• Supervise full-time and part-time administrative assistants who support departmental faculty and Academic Unit Heads in Showker Hall, providing leadership, coordination, and performance feedback.
• Assist in coordinating major College of Business events such as awards ceremonies, Business Plan competitions, and academic celebrations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Demonstrated experience with administrative operations, purchasing, and basic fiscal processes.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in all work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance competing deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams and administrative information systems.

Conditions of Employment: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/senior-administrative-assistant-college-of-business-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states

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