Graduate Program and Teaching Assistant Coordinator

Job Description

This on-site position provides administrative support to the department of Biological Sciences graduate programs (Ph.D. and M.S.). The incumbent will coordinate graduate student admissions orientation advising funding and teaching and performance reviews for the this capacity the position serves as a liaison to the Graduate School Registrars Office Bursars Office and other appropriate university offices academic units and institutes.

The incumbent will advise graduate students on administrative procedures as well as track grades evaluations and plans of study and maintain and secure graduate student files. The incumbent also works with the graduate program director on annual departmental graduate program addition this position will support the departments teaching laboratory operations by working with the departments Director of Teaching Laboratories to coordinate graduate teaching assistant (GTA) assignments.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in biology or related field or equivalent level of training and experience.

Experience providing administrative support including records management and scheduling or coordinative duties.

Working knowledge of graduate student advising policies and procedures.

Working knowledge of budgeting and fiscal procedures.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Excellent communication skills. Ability to multitask in a deadline- oriented environment.

Experience working with a diverse group of people and with confidential material.

Preferred Qualifications- We encourage all qualified candidates to apply even if their experience does not align with every preferred qualification.

Masters degree in biology or related field.

Experience preparing and managing budgets.

Experience using Banner. Experience using HokieMart.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience but within budget maximum

Hours per week

40

Review Date

June 22 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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