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Program Coordinator- Bioaerosol Risk Assessment interVention Engineering (BRAVE)

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Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: College of Engineering
Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Location: Fully Remote
Categories: Research / Scientific

Job Description

The Program Coordinator for Bioaerosol Risk Assessment interVention Engineering (BRAVE) will assist the Director and Associate Director in the day-to-day operation, and ensure the mission of BRAVE is accomplished by leading efforts in the overall management of the Program. The candidate is expected to be self-motivated, pro-active, and a solution-oriented individual. BRAVE is a large, complex, multi-faceted project, which will require strategic thinking and problem solving by the Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will be involved in many aspects of the Program, including financial oversight, leading the development of a Resource Share Plan, organizing complex travel and meeting logistics, developing project reports, and leading the communication and outreach program. The responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include:

(1) Management of the operating budget and management and oversight of the disbursement of funds that support BRAVE, in collaboration with the Director and Associate Director.;
(2) Strategic development of Resource Share Plan;
(3) Oversight of subcontractors’ spending and budget;
(4) Management of BRAVE’s communication and outreach plan;
(5) Preparation of BRAVE’s reporting deliverables;
(6) Event/meeting planning;
(7) Coordination of travel;;
(8) Lead the development, implementation, and updating of BRAVE’s website.

Required Qualifications

(1) Experience with large and complex project management in an academic setting. (2) Experience working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of technical and cultural backgrounds. (3) Effective communication and record keeping skills. (4) Demonstrated proficiency with common office computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). (5) Experience maintaining websites and social media content. (6) Experience managing budgets. (7) Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. (8) Master’s degree in higher education, business, or STEM field

Preferred Qualifications

(1) Experience working with subcontractors. (2) Experience with diverse staff and stakeholders. (3) Experience using Chrome River, HokieMart, and Microstrategy Finance Reports.

 

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$60,000-$70,000 depending on experience

Review Date

February 14, 2025

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.

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