Administrative Assistant- Biology Department

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025

Virginia Military Institute is excited to announce we are accepting applications for a Full-Time Administrative Assistant to help provide support to the Biology Department. 

Job Duties:

• Performs a variety of administrative support for the department, requiring well-developed 
  interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills.
• Ensures optimum efficiency and accuracy of office operations.
• Assists in maintaining student records, organizing faculty and student meetings, planning events, 
  preparing and filing departmental correspondence, submitting textbook orders, preparing travel 
  forms, arranging travel, reimbursement requests, managing records and the department budget, 
  collecting data, maintaining inventories, and other responsibilities defined by the department 
  head.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants should enjoy working with a diverse group of students and faculty
• Excellent written, oral and listening skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Office work environment experience in the Higher Education.

Additional Considerations:

• Prior experience in an academic environment
• Experience with State of Virginia Procurement system (EVA)

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Please include a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for 3 professional references.

Candidates can apply at: Administrative Assistant Biology- 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

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