Administrative Coordinator

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Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degreeor an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Experience executing timely and accurate administrative support services (typically 1+ years) in a fast-paced office.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively as a team player as well as develop and foster communication and teamwork with a diverse audience including faculty, staff, students, clients, sponsors, alumni, and the university community.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently, taking an appropriate level of initiative, to interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures, think strategically and exercise sound judgment when making logical, defensible decisions.
• Commitment to excellencethrough attention to detail and accountability, with the ability to work both collaboratively and work independently to meet goals, milestones, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with moderate proficiency in PowerPoint, Acrobat Pro and/or similar programs and the ability to learn development and design-related software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience executing timely and accurate administrative support services (typically 3+ years) in a fast-paced office. 
• Administrative experience in support of an agency or department head to include event or meeting coordination/planning and coordinating travel logistics.
• Experience supporting human resource activities, including hiring, recruitment, onboarding.
• Experience with fiscal support administration (i.e., processing invoices, reimbursements, reconciliation).
• Experience in higher education, research organization, project, or lab.
• Experience with Commonwealth of Virginia higher education policies and practices.
• Experience with William & Mary online administrative applications that support fiscal, human resources, payroll, and procurement transactions such as Workday and BuyWM.

Conditions of Employment: 

• Occasional evening and weekend work required, i.e., during open house, homecoming, lectures, special events, etc. 
• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor. 
• This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Job Duties: 

40% - General Administrative Support:

• Coordinate with AidData’s Associate Director of Finance & Operations and AidData’s Executive Director to plan and implement department meetings and retreats to include agenda, securing space, lining up speakers, arranging meals/activities.
• Work directly with AidData staff to schedule and arrange logistics for meetings with internal and external constituents.
• Serve as the first point of contact by tending to office visitors, external guests, and others who are visiting. Resolve routine problems quickly and professionally and refer more complex matters to AidData’s Associate Director of Finance & Operations or relevant supervisor.
• Coordinate with staff and hiring managers to initiate IT approval requests, conference room technology, procurement of IT equipment and services for current staff and new hires, and shipment of equipment to out-of-state employees.
• At the direction of AidData’s Associate Director of Finance & Operations, build and maintain AidData Staff Resource Intranet (via SharePoint).
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and subscriptions for AidData faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain equipment inventory, surplus equipment, and coordinate with building maintenance and/or housekeeping for facilities related matters.
• Maintain department/program records, online documentation, and files for all departmental operations in accordance with state and federal laws.

30% - Transaction Processing:

• In coordination with Travel and Accounts Payable (AP), ensure that AidData faculty and staff are knowledgeable of, can access, and are compliant with regulations related to travel and business meals  
• Coordinate aspects of department travel including transportation and accommodation arrangements, travel materials, and processing required forms and reimbursements. 
• At the direction of AidData’s Associate Director of Finance & Operations, process personnel actions in Workday. Serve as administrative backup for AidData’s Associate Director of Finance & Operations, when needed. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

20% - Personnel Support:

• Manage student hiring process (including summer housing, tax forms, I-9 Work verification, and worktag billing).
• Provide logistical support for all personnel searches (including travel arrangements/expense reimbursements for non-local candidates who participate in on-campus interviews).
• Oversee orientation/on-boarding process for new employees, including meeting schedules.
• Provide support for staff hires in Workday (e.g., creating/modifying job descriptions in coordination with supervisors) on an as-needed basis.
• Manage employee separations and clearances in coordination with supervisors.

10% - Event Administration:

• Provide logistical support (securing meeting space, parking, catering, IT) for on-campus and off-campus events.

Posting Range: $40,000-$50,000 commensurate with experience

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Probationary Period Notice: Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.