PT Administrative Assistant - APEX Accelerator Program

• Supporting the mission and goals of the APEX Accelerator Program and Southwest as well as those of the VCCS, DoD and APEX Accelerator network;
• Working directly with small businesses within the southwest Virginia region including the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe;
• Assisting the Program Director with marketing of program, reporting, event planning, maintaining program calendar, handling and preparing social media announcements and updates; and other duties as requested/assigned;
• Procuring office supplies/services as needed;
• Preparing travel arrangements;
• Assisting with preparation of business-related workshops for private individuals, businesses and the industry community;
• Networking with individuals, civic organizations and government entities to help in identifying sources of information and/or services related to small businesses;
• Answering telephones and coordinating appointments, assisting prospective/current clients with inquiries and information;
• Must exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail;
• Assisting with research and gathering of information as requested;
• Special Assignments as necessary;
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned;
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Prior office management and clerical experience
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Suite, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel, and various other programs (i.e. VCCS Systems)
• Ability to multi-task
• Must have strong written and verbal skills
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals to support the mission of the program and College

• Prior experience in a similar setting

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

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