Administrative Assistant - Information Technology
Full Time
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Posted
Job description
Position Number 0040 Posting Number S3165 State Role Title Administrative and Office Specialist III Position Type Classified Position Status Full Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime College/Division Information Technology Department 100123 - IT - Computing Support Pay Band 3 Pay Rate Maximum Starting Specify Range or Amount $42,000 Is this a JMU Only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
Position Summary Information
General Information
Become a valuable part of the James Madison University community! James Madison University is accepting applications for a Systems Administrator to work as part of a team that implements and maintains general-use and departmental-use Windows and Macintosh computing labs and technology-enabled classrooms for academic instruction and computer-based learning and testing.
The Systems Administrator participates in development, maintenance, and support of the department’s proprietary computer lab management software.
JMU
offers excellent
comprehensive benefits
which include:
- Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave.
- 19 paid holidays a year including one week off for Thanksgiving Break and almost two weeks off for Winter Break.
- Affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
- A work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support and enhance the overall wellbeing of our employees.
- A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Visit our
Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work!
Information Technology is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant. The person within this position reports to a Director and manages departmental administrative needs, manages and coordinates departmental budget, manages and coordinates HR and payroll departmental functions, serves as the University procurement departmental liaison for specific software products, and contributes to the IT team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide administrative and office support for the Computing Support department and for other areas of Information Technology. Manage departmental administrative needs. Respond to customer inquiries for assistance. Maintain detailed budgetary records for Computing Support and Lab budgets. Helps administer payroll for student and part-time staff. Maintain detailed records of all staff and lab facilities hardware and software. Consult and assist departments on software purchases.
Qualifications
Required:
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Considerable knowledge of office management practices
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Knowledge of timekeeping and payroll processes
- Ability to work independently
- Experience with Windows platform
- Interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical individuals
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to perform web-based research
Preferred:
- Considerable knowledge of state procurement processes
Condition(s) of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
04/24/2023
Beginning Review Date
05/02/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
05/29/2023
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or
jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
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