Residential College Program Coordinator

Job Description

Were currently searching for a Residential College Program Coordinator to join the Living-Learning Programs team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. The Program Coordinator serves alongside a live-in faculty principal and plays a critical role ensuring that peer administrative and faculty relationships are cultivated and sustained throughout a residential college/living learning program. This person cultivates relationships among faculty and students to ensure students are engaged supported and thriving. So if youre passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our 30000 Hokies please keep reading.

When was the last time you changed the world In Virginia Techs Division of Student Affairs thats what were doing every dayguiding nurturing and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

Virginia Tech is currently home to three residential colleges: the Honors Residential Commons Leadership and Social Change Residential College and Residential College at West Ambler Fall 2021 we opened the Creativity & Innovation District Living Learning Community which merges elements of the residential college and living-learning community models a first of its kind nationally. Living-Learning Programs at Virginia Tech are ranked 22nd in Learning Communities in the United States by US News & World Report. Our current opening is for the Creativity and Innovation District.

Heres what you need to know about the role:

1) Youll join the Office of Living-Learning Programs team; a department that works to support intentional living-learning program efforts for more than 5000 students.

2) Youll report to an Assistant Director in a Regular twelve-month 100% Administrative Professional appointment.

3) This position lives in the residential college (in a 2 bedroom apartment) and assists the faculty principal (a live-in faculty member charged with providing direction to the college) to ensure their programmatic efforts enhance the intellectual climate of the college; focus on individual student engagement and support through connection to campus resources; supervise a select group of student leaders to increase student connection and engagement with the residential college. This will include some evening or weekend responsibilities. Other duties may include direct collaboration to achieve the vision mission and strategic goals of Living-Learning Programs.

4) Youll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.

5) Youll be offered a base compensation package of $43000 - $46000 along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree and relevant full-time experience
Articulated commitment to student engagement and success
Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree
Experience working with students in a college/university setting
Experience working with faculty in a variety of settings
Experience with training and teaching.

Pay Band

N/A

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$43000 - $46000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

2/27/26

Additional Information

- Must have a criminal background check and a safe driving record.
- The work schedule is Monday through Friday with some evening/weekend work.

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.

About Student Affairs: Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto ofUtProsim(that I may serve) Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving inthe spirit of community diversity and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice ourPrinciples of Community which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all studentsExperience VTby demonstrating supporting and operationalizing ourAspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

About Office of Living-Learning Programs: The mission of the Office of Living-Learning Programs (OLLP) is to create sustain and grow inclusive environments across Virginia Techs residential communities that enrich the lives of students faculty and staff through theAspirations for Student Learning.

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.

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