Assistant Director of Student Outreach

Job Description

The Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for an assistant director of student outreach. This full-time position will be a key member of the Undergraduate Academic Affairs team in the college, a diverse organization that includes over 4,000 students in more than 40 majors.

The assistant director position is designed to support the continued integration and advancement of recruitment, student success, and career development. The assistant director will collaborate with other team members to implement and communicate strategic vision for current and prospective undergraduate students. Responsibilities include engaging the target audience through digital campaigns, writing content for and collaborating with the graphic designer to produce promotional materials, managing digital advertising, overseeing the college ambassadors, and coordinating undergraduate student events for career development, student success, and recruitment.

Required Qualifications

● Master’s degree in an applicable field or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience
● Working knowledge of communication techniques for the current college student audience
● Experience using technology to create and deliver dynamic HTML content, event coordination, and manage data and reports
● Experience with digital advertising and marketing
● Ability to supervise students
● Experience in content creation
● Advanced computer skills, particularly related to new software, data management systems, and web-based administrative systems; word processing and spreadsheets
● Knowledge of developing content for the web and social media campaigns
● Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
● Ability to meet deadlines and work independently without excessive supervision or follow-up.
● Flexible and creative in finding new solutions and opportunities to promote the college and meet strategic goals
● Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and the ability to travel, sometimes on extended trips
● Ability to manage confidential files and materials

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience with search engine optimization (SEO), email and SMS marketing, and digital advertising creation and placement
● Working knowledge of recruitment, student success, and/or career development initiatives for undergraduate students
● Experience with CRMs such as SLATE
● Knowledge of liberal arts and human sciences academic programs
● Experience in outreach and/or recruitment
● Knowledge of video production

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience with a budget maximum of $55,000

Review Date

01/03/2022

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.

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 Meghan Jester at meghan09@vt.edu during regular business hours, at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: October 27, 2021
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