Program Manager, V-TOP Region 2 Institution-Led Partnership
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Program Manager provides programmatic strategy and day-to-day leadership for the V-TOP Region 2 Institution-led Partnership initiatives. The role will convene regional partners; plan and execute key initiatives such as the Regional Career Trek Program and the Student Experience Conference & Expo; conduct a micro-internship feasibility study; serve as the primary liaison to statewide partners (VEDP/VOEE); supervise a student intern; and demonstrate outcomes through effective reporting and information sharing. Reports directly to the Associate Vice Provost for Career & Professional Development; collaborates closely with CPD Leadership Team and the Center for Economic & Community Engagement at Virginia Tech this position collaborates closely with educational and workforce stakeholders across the region to advance equitable high-impact work-based learning across the region. Represents Region 2/CPD at relevant state/regional convenings and professional associations. Attends relevant Career and Professional Development team meetings.
Full-time exempt; based in Region 2 with frequent in-region travel for partner meetings treks and events; periodic statewide meetings/conferences; hybrid/field-based work typical of regional partnership roles. This is a restricted position funded by the V-TOP Institution-Led Regional Partnership Grant. Continued employment is contingent upon available funding for future years.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience in planning and executing multi-stakeholder programs/events and facilitating partner engagement.
Strong relationship management facilitation and written/oral communication skills with diverse partners.
Evidence of data-informed planning and outcomes reporting; ability to manage budgets and timelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in a related field.
Experience in career services employer engagement workforce/economic development or regional partnerships.
Familiarity with Virginias talent ecosystem (e.g. VEDP VOEE workforce boards) and work-based learning models (internships micro-internships).
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
55000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
1/12/26
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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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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