XPLORERS Outreach and Programming Assistant
XPLORERS Outreach and Programming Assistant
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Description
The XPLORERS Programs for NextGen Learners is part of the Pell Initiative for Virginia (PIV) funded by a grant by the State Council on Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV). The program will bolster Virginia Tech K-12 outreach initiatives that contribute to successful engagement enrollment academic achievement and graduation for low-income (LI) students. The overarching goal of the program is to enhance students STEM interest and awareness while exposing them to college and career pathways.
The XPLORERS Programs will enhance academic enrichment and college access initiatives in Virginia schools building on existing efforts in College Access Collaborative (CAC) partner high schools; provide educational outreach and engagement activities for students and their families and award scholarships to for Pell-eligible students. The Outreach and Programming Assistant will join the project team to assist with year-round academic enrichment skills development and college planning services.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple on-going projects meet deadlines and work in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience working with low-income and first-generation student populations and their families.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with pre-college programs.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
45000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
July 11 2025
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 hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant 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.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact (Lisha Farrier) at () during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full-Time
