What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant for Admissions and Records (part-time) position at New River Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Administrative Assistant for Admissions and Records (part-time)
Role Title
Administrative and Office Specialist II
Role Code
19012-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
Position Number
275W0061
Agency
New River Community College
Division
New River Community College (Div)
Work Location
Pulaski - 155
Hiring Range
$15 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
6-Administrative Support
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a statewide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 5,000 students comprise the student body.
The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.
Duties:
Provide high quality customer service to students and faculty in the Admissions and Records Office. Assist students with all aspects of admissions and records including the college application, registration, graduation process and transcript requests. Perform duties such as filing and scanning documents, entering detailed data into SIS, assisting with graduation and other tasks assigned by the supervisor. Work hours are limited to 29 hours per week and 1500 hours per year.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Excellent human relations skills for working with the public and with community college students, faculty, and administrators.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
- Demonstrated knowledge of general office practices.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Additional Considerations
Additional factors that may be considered include:
- Work experience in a team-oriented postsecondary educational environment.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to college admissions and records.
- Experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS) or other comparable system.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3371P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
08/19/2026
Job Close Date
12/31/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
Contact Name
Stacie Whitlock
Email
swhitlock@nr.edu
Phone Number
540-674-3635
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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