Coordinator for Student Experiences

Job Description

Were currently searching for a Coordinator for Student Experiences and Engagement Engineer to join our Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. So if youre passionate about providing outstanding innovative experiences for our 30000 students please keep reading.

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.

Heres what you need to know about the role:
1) Youll be joining the Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) team a department centered on uplifting the student experience by cultivating affirming environments promoting holistic well-being and providing exceptional services programs and facilities
2) Youll be reporting to the Assistant Director for Student Experiences in a regular twelve-month 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) Youll be responsible for the creation implementation and execution of events (largeand small scale) with a focus on evening programs for undergraduate students ourTuesday Night Takeover (TNT) team aligning with our Hokies After Dark initiative;
coaching and supervising student employees to build community and exceptional socialand educational experiences for all students; and engaging directly with students andcolleagues across campus through continuous collaborations and partnerships.
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 between $50000-$52000 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in education administration/management business
management higher education or a related field.
Demonstrated understanding of event planning and execution with small and large-scale events.
Demonstrated understanding of the role of a supervisor and mentorship in
the lives of undergraduate student staff members.
Demonstrated experience fostering diverse and inclusive environments
and establishing positive productive working relationships with diverse
groups of constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Higher Education Student Affairs or a related field.
Demonstrated capacity and skill in organizing a wide range of varied
tasks efficiently and effectively.
Demonstrated experience and skill in public relations and event
communications.
Experience in student affairs with demonstrated experience in large and
small-scale programming and working with university policy.
Budgetary oversight experience.

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$

Hours per week

40

Review Date

07/06/2026

Additional Information

Work schedule: 8:00 am -5:00 pm Monday-Friday; Nights and Weekends as needed.
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 across eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegethe Graduate School and the Honors 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.

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