Reservations Coordinator

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 Reservations Coordinator to join Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg VA to help us in our mission. So if youre passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our 30000 students please keep reading.

Heres what you need to know about the role:
1) Youll be joining the Student Engagement and Campus Life 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 Event Services a Regular twelve-month 100% staff appointment.
3) Youll be responsible for meeting with event clients and assisting them with the reservations which include but is not limited to scheduling use of meeting/event spaces creating event layouts and assisting with securing proper approvals.
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 $ along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in hospitality and tourism management; event management; communications and public relations; outdoor recreation etc.
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment independently managing multiple assignments prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
General office and/or customer service support experience in an academic or professional environment
Proficient computer skills such as electronic mail scheduling word processing and spreadsheet
Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals in a diverse multicultural environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with events in either a high-volume/fast-paced or higher education/student affairs environment.
Experience working with and/or supervising college students.
Working knowledge of event scheduling equivalent to Event Management Systems software (EMS) or CollegeNets software (25Live)

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$43000 - $47000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

06/01/2026

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 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.

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