Administrative Specialist, Institutional Effectiveness

Administrative Specialist, Institutional Effectiveness

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness at the Virginia Military Institute is looking for a skilled administrative specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and time-management skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and have experience managing calendars and scheduling appointments. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to our team and ensuring the smooth operation of our office. Due to the involvement of sensitive information, this position is required to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion in handling data and reports as well as both internal and external communications. Reporting to the Director for Institutional Effectiveness, this is a full-time, on-site position.

Key Responsibilities :

• Responsible for managing office services by ensuring office operations and procedures are organized; correspondence is controlled; filing systems are designed and maintained; and supply requisitions are reviewed and approved.
• Responsible for ensuring office financial objectives are met by preparing annual budgets for the office, providing monthly budget reports, planning the expenditures, analyzing variances, and carrying out necessary corrections that may arise.
• Make the necessary travel arrangements for the (A / P) staff. This involves researching, booking flights, hotels, transportation, and creating detailed itineraries.
• Manage schedules and calendars for all A / P staff, coordinating appointments, meetings, and events; creating meeting agendas, taking notes and minutes, and providing a summary of meetings. This includes distributing materials, booking venues, and arranging catering if necessary.
• Performs data entry and word processing tasks, inputting information accurately into spreadsheets, databases, documents, or other systems. Maintains organized records and assists in generating reports when needed.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for clients, visitors, and vendors.
• Administer course evaluations each semester and distribute assessment findings to the individual department heads.

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Additional Considerations :

Special Instructions :

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum 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 : 5404647322

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.

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer