Hokies Summer Scholars Project Coordinator
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Lead coordination and academic support efforts for Hokie Summer Scholars (HSS). This program addresses the first-to-second year transition to improve the academic success of Pell-eligible students. HSS will offer participating students coursework that fills in gaps in their first-year transcript and paid undergraduate research experience. The project coordinator will be responsible for meeting with and advising individual undergraduate students on the development of academic skills and engagement in curricular and co-curricular addition the project coordinator will perform other duties as needed to include after-hours outreach programs assistance in other scholar programming initiatives and administrative tasks.
Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost of Student Success Initiatives (SSI) the project coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing scholar support opportunities to include:
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree plus experience working in higher education and/or developing student success programs.
Experience mentoring or advising undergraduate students.
Excellent organization time management and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills
Administrative experience organizing and managing workflows such as application processes.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
Proficiency with Microsoft suites of tools.
Experience handling and maintaining the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree.
Experience conducting research particularly as an undergraduate.
Experience managing academic programs.
Pay Band
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Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
50000
Review Date
August 30 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated 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 eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research 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 Lisha Farrierat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management
- Sharepoint
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Administrative Experience
- Project Coordination
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.
