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The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) of Virginia Tech is seeking an enthusiastic detail-oriented customer-focused Program Coordinator who embodies Virginia Techs motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). The Program Coordinator reports to the Program Portfolio Manager for Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) and serves as a member of the CPE team that supports LLI (see LLI website for more information). LLI is a member-driven volunteer organization that draws on the wealth of knowledge in the New River Valley region and beyond to provide intellectual cultural and social experiences for adults 50 and older.
This position provides critical administrative logistical and communication support functions of the program operations. Exceptional attention to detail professionalism and outstanding customer service skills in working with a senior demographic are required. The successful candidate must be able to organize and prioritize competing demands work collaboratively with staff and volunteer leaders independently manage their time and responsibilities and comfortably learn and use new technology. A self-motivated individual with a penchant for lifelong learning who enjoys working with volunteers will be a great addition to the team.
Required Qualifications
Excellent customer service skills/experience and a passion for community service
Exceptional administrative organizational and time management skills with ability to execute program plans
Proficient computer skills such as email tools data entry and manipulating Excel spreadsheets
High comfort level with learning new software
Experience in setting up classroom A/V equipment
Ability to work and make decisions independently with minimal supervision while functioning in a team environment
Ability to assess and balance competing priorities ensuring efforts are consistently directed toward the most critical program objectives
Ability to track and manage numerous details working with a high degree of accuracy
Strong writing proofreading and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a continuing education setting or project management environment with a focus on program coordination
Experience with marketing and communications such as newsletter creation social media posts and preparation of printed materials
Experience with Office 365 Zoom and ability to learn other systems required for the position
Experience analyzing data and preparing effective and concise reports
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Wage-Restricted
Salary Information
$20 - $25/hour commensurate with experience
Hours per week
Up to 29 hours per week
Review Date
9/23/2025
Additional Information
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 institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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