Program Assistant, Professional Development and Experiential Programs
Program Assistant, Professional Development and Experiential Programs
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Job Description
Job Description
Career and Professional Development (CPD) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking candidates for a Program Assistant. The Program Assistant is responsible for planning and coordinating events programs and activities that support Virginia Techs on-campus internship program Campus internEXP and other administrative tasks that contribute to successful work-based learning and internship support services.
The Professional Development and Experiential Programs team conceptualizes and executes programs services and resources that help Virginia Tech students gain meaningful career experiences develop beneficial professional networks and prepare for a successful transition into the workforce. This team oversees programs that facilitate work-based learning for Virginia Tech students and collaborates with campus partners to advance curricular and co-curricular experiential learning initiatives. The Professional Development and Experiential Programs team also consults with employers and organizations offering work-based learning opportunities to students supporting the development of meaningful work-based learning opportunities.
Required Qualifications
A bachelors degree. Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills project/program coordination attention to detail organizational skills ability to work independently while also collaborate and work on a team and demonstrated adaptability and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education or human resources. Demonstrated skills in data/budget management willingness to contribute new ideas and experience with design software and marketing strategies.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$20 - $25/hour
Hours per week
30
Review Date
9/11/25
Additional Information
This is a part-time position that can work up to 30 hours/week.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated 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 eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch 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 (Sue Ellen Crocker) at () during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
