Program Coordinator - Online Master of Natural Resources
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Job no: 532264
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Natural Resources
Department: Ctr. For Ldrshp. In Global Sust.
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Administrative / Clerical, Other, Student Affairs / Services, Natural Resources, Program/Project Management
This 3-year Restricted AP Faculty position provides operations support for the Online Master of Natural Resources (OMNR) program in the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability (CLiGS) within Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE). The program coordinator provides leadership and oversight for functions that support the successful engagement of students throughout their lifecycle, starting as prospective students through alumni. This program coordinator works closely with the program director, senior manager of marketing and recruitment, and other faculty and staff at CLiGS, CNRE, and the university to provide support for students, program development, and program delivery. Key responsibilities include: OMNR student advising, enrollment management, and related services; faculty support; program-specific marketing and communications support; and special projects and partnerships.
Funding permitting, at the end of the 3-year appointment this position will transition to annual renewal.
This position will have a hybrid work location schedule with 2-3 days/week onsite and the rest remote.
● Bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences, sustainability, communications, or related disciplines.
● Extensive project management experience.
● Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
● Extensive customer service experience.
● Ability to work independently and as a team member.
● Ability to plan and prioritize work requirements and demonstrate independent decision-making capabilities.
● Ability to work flexible hours including evening and weekend hours consistent with student needs.
● Demonstrated experience with computer applications and tools, including, but not limited to, Microsoft office products and website content management systems.
● Demonstrated experience managing multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment, while being highly organized and attentive to detail.
● Demonstrated experience collaborating and building productive working relationships.
Required Application Materials
Resume/CV; Cover Letter; Contact information for 3 references
$70,000 - $80,000, Commensurate with experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated to its motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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