Coordinator in Residential Well-being

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world

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

Were currently searching for a Coordinator to join our Residential Well-being team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. So if youre committed to engaging residential students in programs conversations and experiences that develop cultural competency foster inclusion build bridges of understanding and teach effective advocacy please keep reading.

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) Youll be joining the Residential Well-being team; a department centered on creating intentional residential communities that are characterized by belonging flourishing compassion for self and others and meaningful engagement.
2) Youll be reporting to a Managing Director in Residential Well-being and the Assistant Director in a Regular twelve-month 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) Youll be responsible for empowering all residential students to engage across differences and find meaningful belonging in the campus community.
4) Youll identify trends and opportunities for dialogue intervention and programming to provide experiences that foster an environment of acceptance and civility where students can share who they are and connect with others from different backgrounds identities and perspectives.
5) Youll lead a team of approximately 15-20 Residential Well-being Student Leaders who live in the residence halls and work to ensure that every student is engaged at the optimal level.
6) Youll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
7) Youll be offered a base compensation package between $44000 - $46000 with an on-campus apartment or $50000 - $52000 along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity integrity civility and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our aspirations for student learning.
3) THE TEAM: At Virginia Tech Residential Well-being refers to a collaborative vision & effort by partners across the Division of Student Affairs such as Hokie Wellness the Dean of Students office and Experience VT. The Residential Well-being office operates as a matrix organization where coordinators have the opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that serves a district of approximately 2000 students as well as belonging to a team of fellow coordinators from other districts who work with an expert leader from the coordinating department.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related field
Be team-oriented and demonstrate adaptability and initiative
Demonstrate vision and creativity in program design and promotion as well as strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrate a growth mindset and embrace change as an opportunity for creativity learning and improvement

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in a relevant field
Experience with campus-wide engagement and strategic planning
Creativity in identifying brainstorming implementing and evaluating programs and services to build welcoming communities that foster belonging.
Ability to respond effectively to crises
Experience working with students in a complex educational setting

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

plus furnished apartment or $50000- $52000

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with evening meetings weekly and on-call throughout the month

Hours per week

40

Review Date

04/16/2026

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 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.

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