(Remote) Part-time Office Administrator - College of Business and Economics

Description

The Kendrick Center for an Ethical Economy within the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Part-time Office Administrator.

About the Opportunity

The Office Administrator serves as a strategic and operational leader for the Kendrick Center for an Ethical Economy within the John Chambers College of Business and Economics. This role involves broad authority in overseeing departmental administration and advising leadership on compliance, policy implementation, and process improvement. The Office Administrator operates with a high degree of autonomy and acts as a key advisor to department chairs and center directors on administrative policy, budget planning, and workforce matters. The position requires independent judgment and discretion in carrying out responsibilities with a high degree of professionalism and accuracy.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits at a pro-rated basis, including :

• Paid holidays ( staff holiday calendar )
• Annual leave (vacation) days per year
• Sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQs.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Departmental and Center Operations

Financial Management

Contract and Payroll Coordination

Event Planning and Logistics

Work Hours : 27 Hours Per Week

Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn WVU systems such as MyExpenses, MyTravel, MyTime, and Mountaineer Marketplace

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu .

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

: Oct 8, 2025

Posting Classification : Non-Classified

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Schedule

: Part-time