ICAT Administrative Coordinator

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Blacksburg, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$45,000–$50,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Detail Oriented, Event Management, Facilities Management, Fundraising, Health Science, Leadership, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Spreadsheets, Stewardship, Team Player, Travel Planning, Veterinary Medicine, Word Processing

LOCATION

Blacksburg, VA

POSTED

Today

Job Description

The Administrative Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative support for the ICAT leadership team. The position will coordinate and schedule meetings and manage calendars, as well as arrange travel and other logistics required for university business.In addition to leadership calendars, this position will assist with department management of select facility calendars to ensure effective space usage. A successful candidate will be highly organized, have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The Administrative Coordinator willhave event planning responsibilities such as, but not limited to, the weekly ICAT Playdate series and the annual ICAT Day as well as off-campus locations in the region. This position will be the primary support for the institute's advancement/development stewardship initiatives and be a key frontline liaison with external donors and constituents. The Administrative Coordinator is the first point of public contact for ICAT within the administrative offices. This is a full time on-site position and may require occasional evening and weekend hours in support of planned events.

Responsibilities include:
• Supporting a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the Executive Director and ICAT team's ability to effectively lead the organization
• Operational support for Executive Director and facility calendar management
• Meeting and event planning and execution
• Advancement/engagement support

Required Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support for senior leadership positions
2. Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and calendar management (such as MSWord, Excel, Sharepoint, and MS Outlook).
3. Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing activities, including meetings, events and workshops
4. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with internal and external constituent groups
5. Experience working independently within a team environment
6. Ability to maintain effective attention to detail and confidentiality
7. Ability to project a positive and professional image dealing with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the team
8. Effective and professional communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated administrative support and coordination of activities related to fundraising or donor stewardship
2. Experience with coordinating travel arrangements
3. Experience using enterprise systems assisting with travel, purchasing and other administrative functions.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$45,000 - $50,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

May 29, 2026

Additional Information

We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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