Administrative Assistant to Accredited Programs

Job overview

The Administrative Assistant to Accredited Programs role is onsite in Ferrum, VA, with pay of $13–$15 per hour. This full-time, 10-month position supports Ferrum College’s Nursing, Teacher Education, and Social Work programs. The role provides administrative and operational support to faculty, staff, students, and program leaders. By coordinating records, schedules, communications, purchasing, and financial documentation, the assistant helps the three academic programs maintain daily operations and accreditation-related materials.

What you'll do

• Provide administrative support to program directors and coordinators
• handle calls, messages, visitors, and inquiries
• draft correspondence and departmental documents
• maintain calendars and schedule meetings and examinations
• organize student, accreditation, and program records
• assist with student files and clinical agreements
• monitor budgets, process requisitions and invoices, and coordinate reimbursements
• provide service to students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

administrative assistant

ferrum va

ferrum college

accredited programs

higher education

nursing

teacher education

social work

student records

accreditation support

budget support

$13–$15/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package in accordance with College policies
• professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Why this role

Shared across Nursing, Teacher Education, and Social Work for 10 months, with weekly hours allocated among the three programs; high school diploma or GED and two to four years of related administrative experience required.

About the employer

Ferrum College is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.