Administrative Specialist - Executive (Town Manager's Office)

Administrative Specialist - Executive (Town Managers Office)

Salary

$42,874.00 - $50,234.00 Annually

Location

300 South Main St, Blacksburg, VA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

Admin TM 112726 FT

Department

Town Manager

Division

Town Manager Admin

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/27/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

General Definition of Work

The Town Managers Office for the Town of Blacksburg is seeking an Administrative Specialist to provide complex and confidential administrative support to the Town Manager, Deputy Town Managers, and divisions under the Town Manager. This position coordinates schedules, meetings, and travel arrangements; prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations; maintains records and financial documentation; and performs a variety of administrative duties to support daily operations.

The set starting range for this position is $42,874 to $50,234 annually.

The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinates calendars, appointments, and schedules meetings for the Town Manager and Deputy Town Managers
• Arranges travel and prepares related itineraries and documentation
• Prepares, edits, and formats reports, presentations, and other administrative documents, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and a professional appearance
• Composes, reviews, and edits correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other documents on behalf of the Town Manager and Deputy Town Managers, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Serves as a liaison between the Town Managers Office, Town departments and divisions, elected and appointed officials, and the general public to facilitate communication and coordinate administrative matters
• Communicates with citizens, elected and appointed officials, and Town employees; provides professional customer service and directs inquiries as appropriate
• Receives, responds to, and appropriately directs inquiries, concerns, and requests from citizens; coordinates with applicable Town departments to facilitate responses and follow-up
• Maintains confidential records and correspondence and organizes electronic and hard-copy filing and archival systems
• Maintains and updates administrative records, contact lists, and reference materials to ensure accurate information
• Enters and maintains payroll information for the Town Manager's Office and associated divisions, ensuring timely and accurate data entry in accordance with established payroll procedures and deadlines
• Assists with monitoring office expenditures, processing invoices and purchase orders, reconciling expenses and credit card receipts, and maintaining related financial documentation
• Orders office supplies and equipment and performs routine administrative and office management functions
• Provides additional administrative assistance to divisions under the Town Manager, including coordinating requests, preparing documents, and supporting day-to-day administrative operations
• Provides administrative and logistical support for special projects, initiatives, meetings, and events coordinated through the Town Managers Office
• Organizes administrative assignments and follows through on priorities and deadlines with minimal direct supervision
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and records management
• Excellent organizational, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills
• Strong writing, editing, and document preparation skills for reports and presentations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively with citizens, elected and appointed officials, and coworkers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise initiative and sound judgment, establish effective working relationships, and carry out complex assignments independently

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Associate degree in Administration or similar field is preferred or equal combination of education and experience
• A minimum of four (4) years of related work experience in Administrative work is required
• General knowledge of government policies and practices is preferred

Special Requirements

• Notary public within six months of hire
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

Physical Requirements

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force
• Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms
• Work has standard vision requirements
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and operating machines
• Work has no exposure to environmental conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office)

The Town of Blacksburg offers a wide range of benefits.

Read more about what we offer here.

Employer Blacksburg, Town of (VA)

Address 300 South Main St

Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060

Phone 540-443-1020

Website http://www.blacksburg.gov