Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Outreach and Engagement Coordinator to support sponsored programs. This position plays a vital role in enriching the experience of students and participants by managing program development promotional activities and event coordination for sponsored research projects. As a key team member this position will lead initiatives that actively promote and engage participants in IPGs training and research programs based in Richmond. Additionally this role is responsible for marketing program opportunities to potential partners through social media and other digital platforms to expand collaborative networks and increase program visibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational communication and technical capabilities to effectively serve both students and faculty in accomplishing program objectives. This role may require occasional evenings or weekends to support events and activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a relevant field
Significant experience in program coordination student services or marketing and communication or higher education
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Canvas data management systems and social media platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated initiative
Interest in public and non-profit sector organizational and workforce development
Ability to adapt to changing environments and contexts
Interest in continuous learning
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience with a minimum of $50000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
February 3 2026
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.
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 Alma de Leon at regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
- VersionOne
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
