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 seasoned professional to assist with special projects and initiatives related to health and well-being on our team in Blacksburg, VA. This is a part-time role created to help our health and wellbeing departments with conducting organizational assessments, synthesizing data from those assessments, identifying emerging themes and issues, and writing reports of findings (including making recommendations for enhancing organizational effectiveness). In short, we're looking for someone who is capable of serving in a consultative capacity as a subject matter expert in student health and well-being--providing us with critical insights gleaned from analysis into our operations and programming.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You’ll be joining the Student Affairs Health and Wellness team; a department centered on the physical and mental well-being of VT students.
2) You’ll be reporting to the Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness, in a 1500-hour wage appointment.
3) You’ll be working on special projects and providing recommendations on various health and well-being initiatives.
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 $43.00 - $47.00/hour.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE TEAM:
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.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Student Affairs division 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: The Health and Wellness team is made up of multiple Student Affairs departments whose mission is centered around the health and well-being of Virginia Tech students. These departments help students find community and are dedicated to helping students thrive in mind, body, and spirit during their time at Virginia Tech.
Required Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive experience working in an area directly related to collegiate health and wellness.
• Extensive experience analyzing health and wellness related data.
• Significant experience working with confidential patient records.
• Significant experience working with electronic databases and medical record systems.
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional licensure in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
Pay Band
5
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$43.00 - $47.00/hour
Review Date
11/15/2024
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 endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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, ethnicity or 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 Tanya Young at tanyapy4@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
