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Administrative Assistant / Administrative and Office Specialist III (00443)

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Farmville, VA Posted:

Aug 21, 2026

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Full-time Non-Exempt Ref. No.: 00443

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Annually Salary Range:

$43,470.00 - $56,925.00

Position ID:

204039

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A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

The Department of Nursing in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services invites applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant / Administrative and Office Specialist III (00443). The Nursing Department is part of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, with approximately 275 students enrolled in the pre-licensure Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing program. Longwood's Nursing program was ranked No. 2 in Virginia by RegisteredNursing.org and continues to be ranked among the top 10 BSN programs in the Southeast by NursingProcess.org. Bolstered by its near-perfect pass rate on nursing licensure exams over the past decade, RegisteredNursing.org noted Longwood's exceptional 99.32 percent average NCLEX pass rate in its 2026 rating. The primary function of this position is to provide administrative assistance to the academic department chair and faculty. The Administrative Assistant will also perform a wide variety of moderate to complex program and operational support duties including: Interpreting and applying policies, procedures and guidelines Initiating and managing contracts with healthcare organizations Maintaining onboarding platforms for external clinical partners of healthcare organizations Managing admission databases for the Nursing programs Soliciting, evaluating, and documenting competitive quotes from approved healthcare suppliers to ensure timely procurement of equipment essential to program operations This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is requested to work in person on Longwood University's campus. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements:

Experience in a healthcare-related field Associate Degree or certification in a healthcare-related field is preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications and presentation software Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, support and update databases Organizational skills and thoroughness through attention to detail Team-oriented Proficient in communication, discretion, and time management A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with diverse populations and perspectives of students, faculty, and staff in support of the university mission is preferred

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, 12-month, classified, non-exempt position in pay band 3. The anticipated salary range for this position will be $43,470 - $56,925 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include: State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)) Life & Long-Term care insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon Educational benefits for most employees Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu .

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Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ . A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan.

EOE/AA Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 8/21/2026. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and please attach (under Resume): Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position Current curriculum vitae/resume Three references with contact information included If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must upload a copy of your card when you submit your application/resume. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by