Project Coordinator for Communications and Marketing

Job Description

The Office for Inclusion and Diversity (OID) is a catalyst for capacitybuilding across the institution promoting sustainable institutional transformation and accountability; representational diversity; an inclusive welcoming affirming accessible and safe campus climate; and the integration of issues of equity and identity into the academic mission. Upholding InclusiveVT the institutional and individual commitment to the Virginia Tech motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) the office seeks to create a more just and inclusive community that welcomes encourages and supports individuals who desire to contribute to and benefit from the institutions missions of learning discovery and engagement.


Reporting directly to OIDs Director of Communications and Marketing the Project Coordinator will work with the director on initiatives assigned to the communications team and highlevel OID events. Responsibilities include management of the OID Comms production calendar and preparation for meetings and presentations with crossdepartment/campus teams. Projects will include the Future Faculty Diversity Program (FFDP) the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy National Conference (FWCA) the Black College Institute (BCI) the InclusiveVT commitment signature departmental events and other programs as assigned. The Project Coordinator may work on developing contact rosters conduct web searches build databases write briefs on subjects supporting the comms teams work draft emails and correspondences and develop forms and approval processes as needed. The Project Coordinator will be able to work independently be a selfstarter maintain contact with the director maintain confidentiality and provide timely updates and communication on projects.



The Project Manager will collaborate with others on the OID and central Communications teams to ensure relationships are being maintained and grown appropriately. The Project Manager will serve as the primary contact for project coordination and delivery of assets. Familiarity with SharePoint and Adobe Campaign is a plus.

The position is based at the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg Virginia.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree; or equivalent training and/or professional experience

Extensive organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and manage tasks across multiple concurrent projects

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with various stakeholders including faculty staff and community partners

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated commitment to equity inclusion diversity and belonging

Ability to confidentially work with sensitive data and information

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education strategic planning and/or project management

Understanding of marketing and marketing campaign deliverables

Familiarity with working with VT campus stakeholders and partners

Working knowledge of tools like Excel Teams SharePoint Outlook Word and Google Forms among others

Pay Band

2

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$20$25/Hr

Review Date

November 17 2023

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.