Virginia Tech · 1 month ago
GEO Outreach Strategist and Events Manager
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $63K/yrVirginia Tech is a leading global research institution dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through education and discovery. The Global Education Office is seeking an Outreach Strategist and Events Manager to plan and execute events that promote international education and foster collaboration across departments.
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Responsibilities
Conceptualizing, planning, and executing dynamic events that promote international education and cross-cultural understanding
Serving as a strategic connector, fostering collaborative relationships across academic departments, administrative units, and student organizations
Maintaining GEO connections with offices across campus, ensuring consistent flow of information between the office and our stakeholder groups
Engaging the full spectrum of GEO’s constituencies, sustaining visibility and awareness of the office’s mission
Promoting collaborative student- and faculty-focused recruitment and development opportunities
Ensuring alignment of global education activities with the university’s strategic goals
Qualification
Required
Masters degree in communications, marketing, or related field, or Bachelor's plus significant comparable experience
Work experience in events management
Experience with word processing and desktop publishing software such as MS Office, Adobe Creative suites, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, evidenced in work experience and application materials
Ability to plan, organize and work independently and deliver products on schedule
Preferred
Demonstrated experience working effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds
Experience living, studying, or working overseas
Experience supervising students in a higher education setting or similar supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience with online international education management software such as Studio Abroad
Work experience in marketing and communications in a higher education setting
Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English
Company
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
Founded in 1872
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.09MKey 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
David Raymond
Associate Vice President for Security and Identity
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