Recruiter/Admissions Specialist

Title: Recruiter/Admissions Specialist

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range:Minimum Starting Salary of $46,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location:Commonwealth Challenge

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Mission of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to intervene in the lives of 16-18 year old teenagers by providing the values, skills, education, and self-discipline needed to produce responsible, productive citizens, and to do so in a highly structured learning environment.

Purpose of Position:

Executes a recruiting strategy that ensures that there is awareness of the academy across the Commonwealth and that eligible candidates receive information and apply for enrollment into the program in sufficient numbers to maximize bed capacity and sustain the funded target for our graduates. Additional key responsibilities include the planning and organization of class pre-briefings (pre-screen procedures and trips), class in processing, and media/public relations required to market the program.

Job Duties:

Conduct 15 orientations in the assigned geographical area with 3 Families per orientation;

Conduct 50 High school visits;

Conduct 2 Detention center visits;

Participate in 15 Open House events;

Collect and review all applications and supporting documents completely before the Admission Review Committee;

Schedule unbiased interviews by the counseling staff for every applicant assigned;

Provide acceptance packets and or denial letters in a reasonable amount of time;

Update Twitter & Instagram with ads/cadet pictures & life stories;

Prepare bi-weekly special newsletters for distribution to schools.

This is not an all-inclusive list of duties & responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Superior verbal communication skills, including the ability to address large diverse audiences;

Ability to write clearly and succinctly, including skills for designing and producing written communications in the form of applications, brochures, and advertisements;

Skilled in creating brochures, newsletters, and editing pictures to include designing posters;

Ability to apply good customer service, telephone etiquette related to program marketing and recruitment;

Skilled in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office (proficient), and WordPress;

Must be available to work weekends, travel overnight, and drive throughout the state of Virginia to recruit applicants;

Must be flexible with work schedule;

Experience in military or corporate recruiting and marketing background;

Web and digital media design experience;

Valid Virginia Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required.

Additional Considerations

Previous experience working in admissions in an academic setting;

Experience managing a social media account for a company or organization;

Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers are subject to any of the following:
-Extensive criminal background check
-CPS Check
-Pre-employment drug screening
-Employment reference checks
-Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
-Pre-employment physical examination

Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver's License for the duration of employment.

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.