Title: Administrative and Program Specialist- Office of Admissions

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for a full-time Admin and Program Specialist in the Office of Admissions.

The individual selected will serve as part of the Office of Admissions administrative support team. This individual will be responsible for a myriad of activities including but not limited to data entry and maintenance, generating letters and electronic correspondence with applicants, preparing inquiry packets, shipping marketing collateral to recruiters, performing inventory checks, and serving as the department’s receptionist in the absence of the full-time receptionist and perform secretarial duties as needed.

Professionalism and excellent customer service skills are imperative. This individual will work closely with other members of the admissions staff as well as prospective cadets and parents both in person and on the phone. He/She must be able to work in an environment with interruptions, and have the skills and disposition to multi-task and always present a positive image of VMI and the admissions office.

Applicants should enjoy working and interacting with people and have excellent written and oral communication skills. Applicants should also have proven ability to conduct mail merges, use computer software packages along with extensive expertise and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and significant administrative office experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in an Academic Higher Education environment is desirable.

• Completion of associate’s degree OR at least 2+ years of relative work experience

Additional Considerations

Starting salary based on qualifications and experience.

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Please include a resume, letter of interest and contact information for 3 professional references.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7322

Email: hroffice@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.