Job Description
When was the last time you changed the world?
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.
We’re currently searching for a Coordinator for Well-being to join our Residential Well-being team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re committed to promoting holistic well-being for residential students, please keep reading.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ROLE:
1) You’ll be joining the Residential Well-being team; a department centered on creating intentional residential communities that are characterized by belonging, flourishing, compassion for self and others, and meaningful engagement.
2) You’ll be reporting to a Managing Director in Residential Well-being and an Assistant Director in Hokie Wellness, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) You’ll be responsible for connecting students to relationships and opportunities that empower each student to take an active and engaging day-to-day approach to their well-being, including financial, social, physical, community, career, purpose, emotional, and mental dimensions and leading a team of 15-25 diverse student leaders for well-being who live in the residence halls and provide well-being opportunities and programming for a group of fellow Hokies.
4) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $44,000- $46,000 with an on-campus apartment or $50,000-$52,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: Students come first in Residential Well-being, and we’ve refocused structures, functions, roles, and processes with that in mind. To start, we separated housing functions to ensure that our Residential Well-being team can focus solely on fostering community, building relationships, and supporting students’ well-being and success, while working collaboratively with colleagues in housing and facilities. And in our new model, professional staff and student leaders are assigned to a group of students, rather than to buildings. These changes may sound small, but they underscore philosophical transformation at the heart of Residential Well-being
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience developing and leading peer groups and developing, facilitating, and evaluating programs and trainings
• Demonstrate vision and creativity in program design and promotion
• Team-oriented and demonstrate adaptability and initiative
• Demonstrate vision and creativity in program design and promotion, as well as strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Knowledge of public health theories and practices
• Experience with campus-wide education/programming and strategic planning
• Creativity in identifying, brainstorming, implementing, and evaluating unmet needs of underserved and underrepresented communities
• Ability to respond effectively to crises
• Experience working with students in a complex, educational setting
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$44,000- $46,000 with an on-campus apartment or $50,000-$52,000
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8a-5p, with evening meetings weekly and on-call throughout the month
Review Date
04/01/2024
Additional Information
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 Robin Atkins at atkinsrw@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
