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Post-Grad Fellowship / VT Athletics

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Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: President
Department: Athletic Department
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Administrative / Clerical, Other

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core value of diverse and inclusive communities and respects the educational benefits of diverse ideas, peoples, and cultures in order to contribute to the equitable inclusion and just engagement of the world’s communities. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the Virginia Tech Department of Athletics is committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community. We are committed to attracting and retaining student-athletes, coaches, and staff from diverse backgrounds while also fostering an inclusive educational and work environment free from any discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
The Hokies Post-Grad Fellowship is a 12-month paid opportunity for former student-athletes with an interest in athletic administration. The goal of the post-grad fellowship is to attract, develop, and support diverse individuals who are interested in pursuing or are currently pursuing careers in intercollegiate athletics. Participants will receive a meaningful, professional experience within a unit of their choice, along with access to professional development, networking, and one-on-one mentoring with senior level staff.

Positions are uniquely created and tailored to the needs of the respective unit and are available in the following areas:
• ACC Network
• Compliance
• Digital Strategy & Innovation
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Hokie Club (fundraising/development)
• Hokie Vision (video)
• Human Resources
• Facilities/Capital Projects
• Marketing & Promotions
• Student-Athlete Development

The post-grad fellowship will serve as one component of comprehensive diversity efforts led by the Tech athletics department. Women and members of racial and ethnic groups or populations that have been historically underrepresented are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree within the past five years.
Former Virginia Tech collegiate student-athlete.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$24 / hour

Review Date

2/19/24

Additional Information

THIS IS A PART-TIME WAGE POSITION.
Salary/Time Commitment:
• 12-month paid position
• 29 hours/week
• Equivalent to a salary of $36,000/year

See more about our department at https://beahokie.com/employee/.

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

 

About Virginia Tech

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.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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