Careers at Virginia Tech

Reporting to the Human Resources Director in the Division of Information Technology (IT), the Human Resources Coordinator serves as part of a team to provide human resources programs, services and support to employees of the Division of IT.

This position will contribute to the HR team by providing general office duties, transactional support, and records management. In addition, the HR Coordinator will be expected to provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and university policies and procedures. Role requires handling sensitive/confidential information with discretion, as well as demonstrating a strong communication acumen.

This position is located in Blacksburg, VA and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with time in the office and remote each week after the onboarding period.

● Bachelor's degree in human resources or other business-related field, OR a combination of education, training, and experience that equates to a bachelor’s degree.
● Working experience that demonstrates an understanding of at least one of the following HR programs: recruitment and selection, job analysis, classification and compensation, and employee relations.
● Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
● Exceptional organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision.
● Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner; interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment; remain calm and polite in stressful situations; exercise excellent judgment, discretion and initiative.
● Able to organize and prioritize a variety of competing demands.

● Experience using online applicant tracking systems and/or human resource information systems.
● Knowledge of Virginia Tech or state human resources policies and procedures.

4

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Regular

$48,000 - $55,000

40

8/22/2025

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

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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, 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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