Virginia Tech Hiring for Graduate Student Services Coordinator Job at Blacksburg, VA Full Time

Job Description

The Student Services Coordinator provides administrative and program support to the graduate student services area. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating and executing programs for graduate students, including orientation, graduate education week, social events and workshops; designing and preparing promotional materials to advertise Graduate School events, services and programs; collaborating with various departments and organizations; attending meetings and serving on committees on behalf of the Graduate School; creating content and maintaining the Graduate Life Center and Graduate School Student Services web pages. Occasional evening and weekend work required.
Reporting directly to the Director of Student Services, this individual routinely interacts with a diverse population of students, department personnel, faculty and others on behalf of the Graduate School in a variety of capacities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; experience planning programs and events – from concept to implementation; demonstrated experience and commitment to diversity; proven ability to cultivate positive working relationships, foster teamwork, and support collaboration; proficiency in working with computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Outlook and Google Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given for experience in working with graduate students or non-traditional students; familiarity with Virginia Tech resources, policies and procedures; experience with creating and editing webpage content; experience with designing print materials, such as flyers and posters; experience creating content in design programs such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva.

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Regular

Review Date

July 25, 2022

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.