Macromolecules Innovation Institute Administrative Support Professional

1 week ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Virginia Tech Full time

The Macromolecules Innovation Institute (MII) at Virginia Tech seeks a skilled Office and Administrative Assistant to join our team. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, MII is a leading research and education center dedicated to advancing fundamental knowledge and technical innovations in macromolecular science and engineering.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity will provide an experienced administrative professional with the chance to work closely with a dynamic team of interdisciplinary faculty, students, and staff. As an Office and Administrative Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of MII, including planning events, coordinating travel arrangements, and assisting with drafting communications.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating MII's Technical Conference and Review on an 18-month cycle
  • Organizing seminar series and MII-sponsored short courses
  • Assisting with itineraries of visiting speakers or industry representatives
  • Scheduling meetings and travel for the Director
  • Coordinating use of various MII office spaces
  • Assisting with financial tasks such as submitting expense reports
  • Editing MII internal documents and presentations
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience providing executive-level management
  • Demonstrated experience providing operational duties such as space and event planning, and administrative support in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in office software such as email, scheduling, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and internal collaboration tools
  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and working independently
  • Ability to communicate formally and professionally in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range starting at $40,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you are a motivated and organized individual with excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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