Engagement Coordinator

Job Description

Have you ever wanted to make an impact on the way students lead and serve in your community?
In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, educating, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We’re currently searching for an Engagement Coordinator to join the VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about creating outstanding programs for students to engage and lead in community, please keep reading.

Here’s what you need to know about the role:

• You’ll be joining the VT Engage team; a center focused on leadership, service learning, civic engagement, and food access to equip civic leaders to create a more just world.
• You’ll be reporting to an Assistant Director, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment. 
• You’ll be responsible for supporting alternative break trips and student leaders, creating new programming to promote engagement with the Virginia Tech and surrounding community, collaboratively working with faculty and staff to support service learning efforts at Virginia Tech, manage student and site logistics for the Virginia Tech Campus Kitchen program, and share the good work of VT Engage with the community.
• You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
• You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $40,000-$45,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or public affairs and a demonstrated commitment to public and/or community service
• Experience working with volunteer management and coordination of events
• Experience facilitating group discussions and using written and oral reflection to promote learning
• Demonstrated experience fostering diverse and inclusive environments and establishing positive, productive working relationships with diverse groups of constituents
• Significant evening and weekend work required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education, public administration, leadership education, or a related field
• Knowledge of the New River Valley’s nonprofit and social service sectors.
• Experience developing partnerships with student affairs areas and community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of assessment of student learning and/or community impact.  
• Demonstrated capacity and skill with organizing a wide range of varied tasks efficiently and effectively

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$40,000-$45,000

Review Date

3/29/2023

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.

About Student Affairs

Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in  the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence . We seek candidates who adopt and practice our  Principles of Community , which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students  Experience VT  by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our  Aspirations for Student Learning . If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team! 

About VT Engage

The Center for Leadership and Service Learning are passionate about supporting students in their own leadership and service journeys while working alongside community partners to make the world a more just place.

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, 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 Kathy Flint at flintk@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: March 14, 2023
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