Title: Office Manager

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: Center for International Education

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $21.72 per hour

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Administrative & Program Support Assistant plays a key role in the day-to-day operations of the Center for International Education (CIE). This position provides vital administrative and programmatic support to professional staff, contributing to the success of international student services and study abroad programs.

Key responsibilities include streamlining office operations, managing internal and external communications, assisting with event planning and cultural programming, supporting financial administration and budgeting tasks, and maintaining accurate data for reporting and assessment. The role also involves direct and indirect support to students, helping to enhance their overall experience through responsive service and efficient use of existing systems.

This position requires a detail-oriented, organized, and culturally aware individual who is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-focused environment.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

* Knowledge of higher education systems and university policies
* Cross-cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity
* Interest or background in international education, student services, or related fields
* Experience with office administration
* Data management and reporting skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* Strong customer service orientation
* Technical proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, databases)
* Effective problem-solving skills
* High attention to detail
* Strong time management skills
* Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team

Required Experience:

Prior work in a university setting or a similar educational environment.

Additional Considerations:

*Proficiency with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)
*Experience with data entry and tracking

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the AA/EEO officer of the University. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.