Administrative and Program Specialist- Office of Admissions
Company: DHRM
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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.
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