Job Description
The Part-time Program Coordinator Institute for Advanced Computing performs duties in support of the Institute for Advanced Computing Master of Engineering (MEng) programs. The position will report to the Director of Master of Engineering in Computer Science. The main responsibilities include (1) provide day-to-day support for graduate students enrolled in the MEng programs including maintaining student records inquiries and form submission to the Graduate school and registration; (2) act as a contact and representative of the MEng programs to prospective students corporate partners vendors and others; (3) assist with the scheduling and preparation of events including open houses information sessions committee meetings career fairs and other activities; and (4) provide backup for other MEng administrative staff.
Required Qualifications
- Experience providing administrative support in a professional office environment;
- proven computer skills and experience with a variety of computer software such as word
processing and Excel spreadsheet and Google Suite;
- Bachelors degree or equivalent level of training and/or experience;
- demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide range of clientele including students prospective students faculty/staff members administrators and other visitors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in higher education or related field;
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- ability to work independently;
- good organizational skills;
- experience supporting graduate students in higher education/continuing education settings;
- previous experience maintaining student records;
- interest and experience in working effectively with a diverse student population.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience starting at $20/hr
Hours per week
20-29
Review Date
November 21 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 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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Required Experience:
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