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Executive Director of Roanoke Regional Initiatives

Employer
Virginia Tech
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 7, 2022


Job Description

This seasoned, trailblazer will be able to capitalize on the remarkable possibilities ahead for the region in the following sectors: manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, local government, and finance. Based at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, the executive director will report to the associate vice president for engagement and will serve as an integral member of the Outreach and International Affairs leadership team.
As the lead administrator for Roanoke Regional Initiatives (program portfolio includes the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center and Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement), the successful candidate will develop and articulate a strategic vision for Outreach and International Affairs broadly across Virginia Tech and the region. The executive director will continue the process of building an organizational culture and service ethos while promoting a culture of innovative programming, systematic improvement, and accountability. They must have the presence and diplomatic acumen to navigate the highest circles of regional government, industry, and the university.
The executive director will lead the center's effort to build cooperative relationships and create partnerships between community leaders and colleagues across the spectrum of Virginia Tech's faculty and staff in order to catalyze, facilitate, and support initiatives throughout the Roanoke region. The executive director is expected to actively engage in community-based organizations across the region, contribute productively to regional economic growth and development initiatives, and enhance the financial viability and capability of the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center and The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.
The executive director serves as Outreach and International Affairs’ principal point of contact with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (Centers and Groups) and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, including building a portfolio of engagement programs with a special focus in the fields of neuroscience, health sciences, and technology. Responsibilities include developing and delivering courses, seminars, workshops, certificate programs, donor sponsored technical assistance programs, association meetings and conferences, and other contract specific credit and non-credit programs at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center and The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. These initiatives will be geared toward regional and statewide needs as well as connect with the university’s destination and strategic growth areas (http://provost.vt.edu/destination_areas.html).
The executive director will also oversee the expansion of innovative graduate programs at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center as well as ongoing operations related to the delivery of graduate degree programs. The executive director will be expected to possess a thorough understanding of resource allocation and to align resources with the strategic goals of the center. The executive director will be responsible for generating program revenues and meeting annual revenue targets through the development of a robust, diverse program portfolio that meets the needs of the region.

Required Qualifications

•Master's degree and significant experience in higher education program development, planning, implementation, and administration.
•Demonstrated record of leadership, supervision, program and client development, marketing, advertising, and revenue generation.
•Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituents (e.g., supervisees, university faculty and administration, and regional partners).
•Excellent organizational and planning skills and experience managing a comprehensive program portfolio.
•Strong track record of success in administrative functions including financial oversight, budget development, and human resources management.
•Demonstrated ability to create and maintain collaborative relationships.
•Strong computing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

•Doctoral or terminal degree in a relevant field.
•Knowledge of current technologies in digital, multimedia, and distance learning.
•Demonstrated track record of community involvement.
•Familiarity with university based academic programs, conferences, and special events.
•Demonstrated ability to identify and secure new sources of institutional and external funding.
•Experience with university and/or state policies and procedures.
•Experience working remotely (in a location different than main business location).

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience up to a budget maximum of $132,000

Review Date

03/14/2022

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 Nancy Gruber at nancy.gruber@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: February 7, 2022
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