Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Finance

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance, Hood College seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-focused part-time administrative assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Vice President. The qualified candidate will have advanced business acumen to professionally handle multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment; leverage technology to improve efficiency, maintain internal controls, and provide high-level administrative and analytical support; deliver high-quality service; provide high-level administrative and analytical support to the Vice President and, when necessary, Senior Team and Board of Trustees; handle confidential information; manage correspondence and track project timelines and deadlines. Evening and weekend hours may be required on occasion to accommodate special projects.

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams), e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost-effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate, and could include interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, and other office equipment.