APAP believes that pay transparency is a critical step toward pay equity and benefits both the job seeker and the employer. For those reasons, we are now requiring that employers include a salary range in all new job postings.
Postings that are backfilled from another association’s career center may not include salary information.
Established in 1970, SVCC is one of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. The College serves ten counties and one city â“ the largest community college service region in the state. The College as one Extension Campus located in Keysville, VA, and also has five Educational Centers located across the service area. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate degrees. SVCC is dedicated to the belief that all citizens should be given an opportunity to acquire an educational foundation which develops and extends their skills and knowledge. The College's Mission Statement states that, "Southside Virginia Community College serves as a gateway to education, training, and employment opportunities by providing relevant and innovative programs responsive to the diverse communities we serve in a student-centered, inclusive environment." Our Vision Statement states that, "SVCC is dedicated to inspiring excellence and transforming lives while contributing to the economic vitality of the communities we serve."Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that enhances our status as a recognized Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education for several years! With the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity for all students, SVCC embraces diversity among our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state and a call to action for a better future.SVCC is located in a rural setting of rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland. There is easy access to nearby metropolitan Richmond, Virginia, the stateâ™s capital, as well as Raleigh, North Carolina, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is famous for its two lakes, Gaston and Kerr, and a multitude of state and national parks which offer recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, skiing, jet-skiing, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, and relaxation. The area also offers sports arenas for baseball, softball, soccer and beautiful golf courses. There are cultural activities including various theaters and arts councils offering concerts, plays, and live entertainment, and there are many local festivals held throughout the year.We are seeking a full-time Executive Assistant for our President's Office.The Executive Assistant to the President manages all aspects of the Office of the President and performs administrative functions that require a thorough knowledge of College policies, procedures and operations as well as an understanding of the College's role within the community. The Executive Assistant has recurring contact with members of the Virginia Community College System, Local Board, senior and mid level administrators, public and private officials, students and parents. The Executive Assistant exercises initiative and independent judgment in managing the President's schedule and the Office's daily activities. The Executive Assistant uses discretion in the dissemination of information to faculty, staff, students and the various communities served by the College. This position coordinates activities with several major subordinate administrative units of the College.Teleworking one day per week is possible depending on Office demands.Some of the core responsibilities include but are not limited to:Administrative Duties (maintain highly confidential information, draft letters and prepare correspondence, schedule meetings and maintain the President's calendar and travel schedule, compile and maintain reports, receive visitors and screen all telephone calls to the office, act as liaison for the President to the public, consistently demonstrate courteous and helpful attitude to students, faculty, staff, board members of the College and to the public at large, maintain electronic and paper files, prepare mailings, maintain appropriate contact lists, order office supplies, etc.)Plan and Organize Special Activities and Events (Oversee Special projects as assigned, Local Board meetings, dinners, receptions, retreats, professional activities, and workshops)Plan and Organize Meetings (Board Meetings, President's Council Meetings, Administrative Council Meetings - schedule meetings, prepare agendas and document minutes)Other Responsibilities (manage budget for the President's office, coordinate with the Virginia Community College System including Chancellor's office, coordinate with the Governor's office, serves as a member of the President's Council, etc.)
Valid driverâ™s license for service area travelRecent, proficient experience utilizing MS Office and Google SuiteExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsSelf-directed with the ability to work both independently and as part of a teamDiscretion in handling confidential information and materialsAbility to interact professionally with students, college employees and members of the publicAbility to represent the collegeâ™s goals and missions as a positive role modelAdept at managing tasks, planning events and balancing prioritiesDemonstrated excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse communityPrevious administrative assistant experienceExperience working with racially, ethnically, economically and age-diverse individualsExceptional customer service, and problem solving skills
Virginia's Community College's educate 240,000 credit students annually and over 170,000 non-credit students at 23 Community Colleges with over 40 campus locations throughout the Commonwealth. Our mission is to provide comprehensive higher education and workforce training programs and services of superior quality. These programs are financially and geographically accessible to meet the individual, business, and community needs of the Commonwealth.
