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 Student Experiences Coordinator to join Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our 30,000+ students, please keep reading.
Here’s what you need to know about the role:
1) You’ll be joining the Student Engagement and Campus Life team; a department centered on uplifting the student experience by cultivating affirming environments, promoting holisticl well-being, and providing exceptional services, programs, and facilities.
2) You’ll be reporting to the Assistant Director for Student Experiences, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) You’ll be responsible for the direct advisement of the Hokie Activities Board (HAB), Virginia Tech’s largest programming board; coaching and mentoring student leaders to build community and exceptional social and educational experiences for all students; engaging directly with students and colleagues across campus and town; developing leadership training content; and building robust offerings for our graduate student communities in Roanoke and Blacksburg.
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 $45,000-$48,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!
- Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience advising undergraduate students in an environment that promotes experiential learning through doing
- Demonstrated experience fostering diverse and inclusive environments and establishing positive, productive working relationships with diverse groups of constituents
- Experience designing and implementing large and small scale events
● Some work experience in collegiate student affairs, student activities, or first year programs
● Demonstrated experience and skill in public relations and event communications
● Demonstrated capacity and skill with organizing a wide range of varied tasks efficiently and effectively
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Work schdule is Monday -Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM with evenings and weekends as needed.
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.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Luciana Monika at luciana23@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
