Coordinator for New Student and Family Programs

Job Description

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 Division of Student Affairs Aspirations for Student Learning serves as a framework for our roles as educators as we work alongside students to encapsulate their learning in an understanding of their strengths so they may: commit to unwavering curiosity; pursue self-understanding and integrity; practice civility; prepare for a life of courageous leadership; and ultimately, as noted above, embrace a life of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

It is our hope that we will always measure our success by the success of our students. To that end, we will do whatever it takes to bridge the gaps that often inhibit thriving, flourishing, and wellbeing. Moreover, we pay significant attention to those within the Virginia Tech student experience that feel marginalized and isolated. Student success hinges upon each person being able to bring their whole selves into our community and believing that they are welcome here.

The Opportunity
New Student and Family Programs at Virginia Tech enhances the student experience by fostering an inclusive, supportive, and learning-centered environment. Staff are actively engaged in the lives of our students and are committed to providing outstanding programs and services that enhance new student transition. From admission and throughout a student/family's transition, the New Student and Family Programs team is devoted to creating a relentless welcome that underscores our commitment to success and wellbeing.

The Coordinator for New Student and Family Programs is critical to the development and implementation of purposeful and learning-centered programs and services. The Coordinator for New Student and Family Programs reports to the associate director and works collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to manage programming for special populations at Virginia Tech (Low SES, underrepresented minorities, international students, transfer students, and veteran students). To enhance their orientation and transition experience.

Additionally, the Coordinator for New Student and Family Programs will adopt and practice the Principles of Community as fundamental to Virginia Tech’s on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a dynamic community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. The Virginia Tech Principles of Community are described at: https://inclusive.vt.edu/vtpoc0.html

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Demonstrated orientation and transition experience

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and the ability to work with a diverse group of constituents.

Experience in designing and implementing programming or large-scale events.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in student personnel, higher education or a related field and work experience in collegiate student affairs, student activities, orientation, transfer, or first year programming.

Working knowledge of student learning and development theory and practice as well as the needs/issues of First year and Transfer students.

Demonstrated organizational, leadership, communication and public relations skills.

Capacity for organizing a wide range of diverse tasks efficiently and effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators participating in transition programs.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

40,000

Review Date

October 29, 2021

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as documentation of COVID-19 vaccination or receive approval from the university for a vaccination exemption due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

About Student Affairs:



Student Affairs’ Aspirations for Student Learning serve as a framework for our roles as educators as we work alongside students to encapsulate their learning into a strengths-based discovery of their talent so they may: commit to unwavering curiosity ; pursue self-understanding and integrity ; practice civility ; prepare for a life of courageous leadership ; and ultimately , embrace Ut Prosim as a way of life . We operationalize these aspirations through ExperienceVT whereby we work alongside undergraduate, graduate and professional students to create a customized plan for their experience designed to accomplish their individual goals. We measure our success by the success of our students. To that end, we will do whatever it takes to support the individual well-being and success of every student at Virginia Tech.

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 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 veteran 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 Jonathan Tunwar at jtunwar@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: September 17, 2021
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