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Virginia Tech · 3 weeks ago

Program Manager, V-TOP Region 2 Institution-Led Partnership

positionBlacksburg, VA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$55K/yr - $55K/yr

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The Program Manager will provide strategic leadership for the V-TOP Region 2 initiatives, facilitating partnerships and executing key programs to enhance work-based learning opportunities.

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Responsibilities

Provide programmatic strategy and day-to-day leadership for the V-TOP Region 2 Institution-led Partnership initiatives
Convene regional partners
Plan and execute key initiatives such as the Regional Career Trek Program and the Student Experience Conference & Expo
Conduct a micro-internship feasibility study
Serve as the primary liaison to statewide partners (VEDP/VOEE)
Supervise a student intern
Demonstrate outcomes through effective reporting and information sharing
Collaborate closely with CPD Leadership Team and the Center for Economic & Community Engagement at Virginia Tech
Represent Region 2/CPD at relevant state/regional convenings and professional associations
Attend relevant Career and Professional Development team meetings

Qualification

Program managementStakeholder engagementData-informed planningBudget managementCareer services experienceWorkforce developmentVirginia talent ecosystemWritten communicationOral communicationFacilitation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience in planning and executing multi-stakeholder programs/events and facilitating partner engagement
Strong relationship management, facilitation, and written/oral communication skills with diverse partners
Evidence of data-informed planning and outcomes reporting; ability to manage budgets and timelines

Preferred

Master's degree in a related field
Experience in career services, employer engagement, workforce/economic development, or regional partnerships
Familiarity with Virginia's talent ecosystem (e.g., VEDP, VOEE, workforce boards) and work-based learning models (internships, micro-internships)

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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