Virginia Tech · 13 hours ago
Program Coordinator
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $50K/yrVirginia Tech is committed to developing well-rounded employees who support students in their growth. The Program Coordinator will engage with students and families, design educational and social programs, and facilitate leadership experiences to enhance the student transition experience.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Hiring Manager
Samantha Buchanan
Responsibilities
Lead assigned area of the department (either Welcome or Orientation experiences) including the development and implementation of programs, orientations or events, communications, and presentations
Provide supervision and/or mentorship to student employees. Develop and assist with processes to hire and train student employees
Provide departmental support for programming initiatives including, but not limited to: Orientation programs, Weeks of Welcome events, and Family Weekends
Support the New Student and Family Programs department by serving as a department liaison to partners who support the mission of New Student and Family Programs. Participate and contribute to professional development including, but not limited to research, conferences, and publications
Assist with administrative efforts including but not limited to the assessment of programs and services, preparation and maintenance of appropriate reports, and budgeting. Perform additional duties as assigned to support New Student & Family Programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, hospitality, communications, or a related field
Demonstrated experience working with people in an environment that serves and/or develops others, such as the fields of education or hospitality/event management
Demonstrated experience establishing positive, productive working relationships when working with various groups of constituents
Experience designing and implementing programs and/or large-scale events
Experience supervising, mentoring, advising, and/or leading
Preferred
Master's degree in student personnel, higher education, or a related field
Some work experience in collegiate student affairs, student activities, orientation, transfer programs, or first year programs
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience working with families of college students
Demonstrated experience and skill in public relations and event communications
Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize, attention to detail, and follow through on a wide range of tasks
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid leave
Retirement
Tuition assistance
VT discounts
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (254)
2024 (146)
2023 (124)
2022 (196)
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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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