Project Coordinator
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
We are the Macromolecules Innovation Institute at Virginia Tech (MII) a university-wide research and education endeavor representing a large group of interdisciplinary faculty students and staff. MII is dedicated to advancing fundamental knowledge and technical innovations in macromolecular science and engineering through the synergistic pairing of interdisciplinary teams impactful support of cutting-edge discoveries valued partnerships with industry and national labs and state-of-the-art education of our future leaders.
MII has an exciting opening for a Project Coordinator that will report to the Director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute and will organize and manage various project activities to support the success of MII. This includes but is not limited to collection and coordination of faculty/student research and scholarly accomplishments using university systems to gather and coordinate data for the annual report maintaining a current list of MII affiliated faculty and students and coordination of tasks associated with MIIs Technical Conference and Review (which takes place every 18 months) MIIs SYENSQO Seminar series (which takes place in the fall and spring semesters) various MII workshops the Adhesion Science Short Course (that takes place in May every year) and the MII Seed Grant program. This position will also assist with the itineraries of visiting speakers and industry representatives as well as the logistics of guest and speaker travel. This position will also assist in assembling content for MIIs quarterly e-newsletters MIIs Intersections magazine (published on 18 month cycle) as well as social media and other resource materials for the Institute. Professionalism excellent time management and organizational skills the ability to work self-directed and flexibility are a must to manage projects in the Institutes fast-paced environment. Must demonstrate strong independent thinking and decision-making skills to manage and execute the programs and meetings. This position will coordinate with outside vendors on reservations rentals and catering requests associated with various MII events.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications
Degree in Business Administration a STEM field or equivalent level of training or experience
Project/event coordination experience in professional setting
Experience with computer applications such as word processing spreadsheets and presentations
Experience with administrative support activities such as keeping meeting or project notes maintaining current records maintaining listservs calendars
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders within the organization
Ability to independently work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced office managing multiple assignments prioritizing tasks and meetings deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in developing social media content and keeping sites current Experience in event management.
Experience in collecting and processing database information
Experience working with vendors such as caterers professional printing services etc.
Excellent writing and editing skills
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
January 12 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 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 centers.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Erin Cassidy at regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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