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Virginia Tech · 4 months ago

Program Assistant, Professional Development and Experiential Programs

positionBlacksburg, VA
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$20/hr - $25/hr

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge and creativity. They are seeking a Program Assistant responsible for planning and coordinating events and activities that support the on-campus internship program and enhance work-based learning opportunities for students.

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Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating events, programs, and activities that support Virginia Tech’s on-campus internship program
Contributing to successful work-based learning and internship support services
Collaborating with campus partners to advance curricular and co-curricular experiential learning initiatives
Consulting with employers and organizations offering work-based learning opportunities to students

Qualification

Project coordinationData managementBudget managementDesign softwareProfessionalismWillingness to contribute ideasCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

A bachelor's degree
Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills
Project/program coordination
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Ability to work independently while also collaborate and work on a team
Demonstrated adaptability and professionalism

Preferred

Experience in higher education or human resources
Demonstrated skills in data/budget management
Willingness to contribute new ideas
Experience with design software and marketing strategies

Company

Virginia Tech

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Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
dateFounded in 1872
location
Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.vt.edu

H1B Sponsorship

Virginia Tech has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (254)
2024 (146)
2023 (124)
2022 (196)
2021 (92)
2020 (81)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$24.09M
Key Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M

Leadership Team

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Steven McKnight
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
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David Raymond
Associate Vice President for Security and Identity
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