Assistant Director of Admissions

Posted Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Virginia Military Institute, located in Lexington, Virginia, invites applications for two full-time Assistant Directors of Admissions.
Virginia Military Institute is a state-supported four-year undergraduate military college of liberal arts, engineering, and the sciences. Located in the southern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Lexington, Virginia (pop. 7,000), is also home to Washington & Lee University and offers a stimulating cultural atmosphere in a pleasant, rural setting. Staff wear uniforms, but no prior military experience is required. For more information about VMI, please visit our website at http://www.vmi.edu.

The Assistant Director of Admissions helps to coordinate a comprehensive recruitment program designed to identify candidates and enroll applicants to VMI. The incumbent will coordinate these efforts with other staff members, faculty and alumni. Other duties include recruitment travel, personal interviews, project development and application evaluation.

Job Duties:

• Communicate with prospective students, school administrators, guidance and/or college counselors and other vital decision makers in the college planning process. 
• Communicate in person, phone calls, written and electronic communication to develop and nurture relationships and encourage enrollment and attendance at VMI.
• Develop new avenues to identify prospective cadets.
• Review applications and make admissions decisions.
• Travel to recruit prospective cadets and talk with high school guidance counselors.
• Interview prospective cadets and parents on post.
• Coordinate projects as assigned by the Director of Admissions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong administrative and leadership skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with individuals and groups across post and in the community.
• Ability to effectively present information to groups, and/or other Institute employees.
• Self-motivated, cooperative, and flexible.

Additional Considerations:

• Master’s Degree.
• Previous experience working in higher education.

Candidates, please provide a cover letter of interest, diversity statement, resume/cv, and the contact information for three professional references, in addition to the on-line application.

Candidates can apply at: Assistant Director of Admissions-Job Application

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322