What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Admissions Specialist position at New River Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Nursing Admissions Specialist
Role Title
Administrative and Office Specialist III
Role Code
19013-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
3
Position Number
27500052
Agency
New River Community College
Division
New River Community College (Div)
Work Location
Pulaski - 155
Hiring Range
$35,000-$40,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
6-Administrative Support
Full Time or Part Time
Full 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 4,000 students comprise the student body.
The people employed by New River Community College promote 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:
- Assist students with the application process for the nursing programs and provide administrative support for nursing faculty during the applicant selection process.
- Coordinate all activities involved with supporting the instructor-initiated withdrawal policy.
- Serve as admissions liaison with college divisions regarding high school dual enrollment.
- Manage the required records reporting process to outside agencies.
- Provide customer/technical support by assisting students with the People Soft Student Information System (SIS) and the admissions application.
- Update information for the admissions and records website, review admissions applications daily, send acceptance letters, welcome packets, and complete student deferment forms.
- Ensure FERPA compliance.
- Review and verify residency documentation for in-state tuition eligibility.
- Process student program changes, updates to student records, course registrations, withdrawals, and enrollment verification requests.
- Provide excellent customer service and assist with other administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor.
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 dealing with the public and with community college students, faculty and administrators.
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Fairness and flexibility in understanding and working with a wide variety of students.
- Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Superior problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent keyboarding and computer skills including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated knowledge of general office practices.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Ability to work in fast-paced team-oriented environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Additional Considerations
- 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.
- Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Familiarity with the process of reviewing Virginia domicile applications and supporting documentation.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4820P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
10/21/2026
Job Close Date
11/08/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Stacie Whitlock
Email
hrinformation@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.
Salary : $35,000 - $40,000