Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Staff Assistant Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary The Staff Assistant provides critical administrative support to the Office of Engagement and Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships and helps maintain smooth operations within the department. This role provides administrative support and interfaces with internal and external partners. It includes maintenance of our Salesforce CRM database, involving data entry and reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks, able to work with data management systems and interact with internal and external partners. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Associate’s degree or equivalent required and at least 1 year of experience in an administrative support role, Skills: + Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) + Experience working with CRM platforms, especially Salesforce, to enter, update, and report data. + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail. + Ability to handle sensitive data and maintain confidentiality. + Strong customer service orientation and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. Desirable Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Experience within a higher education or government environment and with data entry, CRM systems, and database management. Knowledge of Salesforce CRM is highly preferred. Anticipated Pay Range $22.50 - $26.50 per hour Other Information Occasional travel to OOE sponsored events and activities within the state may be needed. Position potentially eligible for hybrid work schedule. Part-time position, estimated 20 hours per week. Special Conditions External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, 50% of full time, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate) Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Open Date 02/12/2025 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Office/Prgm Support Generalist Posting Number S5530PO Department Office of Engagement/10020 Position Number 00025334 Employee FTE .50 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable. (Open Ended Question) + * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? + Chronicle of Higher Education + HigherEdJobs + Inside Higher Ed + LinkedIn + Seven Days + UVM Employee (Please specify below) + UVM Employment Web Site + Vermont JobLink (Department of Labor) + Other (Please specify below) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents