"Assistant Director, Precollege Outreach and Recruitment"

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Precollege Outreach and Recruitment is responsible for planning and implementing pre-college outreach and recruitment programs that support college access and align with Virginia Tech's land-grant mission, ensuring programs comply with University, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations. The Assistant Director will collaborate with faculty interested in increasing public scientific literacy and public engagement with engineering. The Assistant Director also serves as a liaison between the Virginia Tech community and groups interested in promoting interest in engineering, including schools and nonprofits.

This position is full-time and will report to the Undergraduate Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator. It requires a highly motivated individual who can deliver a high level of interactive customer service while developing and maintaining collaborative relationships within and beyond the College and University environment.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor's Degree with experience in a similar field
• Demonstrated history of experience with pre-college programming
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during summer camps (i.e., mid-June to the end of July)
• Willingness to travel regionally (i.e., 2 – 4 weekends during the academic year)
• Demonstrated knowledge of STEM education and K-12 and higher education systems
• Demonstrated history of program or project management and event planning
• Demonstrated history of communicating effectively with various audiences
• Demonstrated history of working successfully with children in educational settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising undergraduate students
• Experience with day camps and overnight camps
• Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers
• Experience working with families and providing college advising services
• Experience with Slate (Customer Relationship Management system)
• Demonstrated Presentation Skills

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$60,000 to $75,000 Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

40 plus

Review Date

November 21, 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Position Type: Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Community Relations & Institutional Outreach

Employment Level: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Full Time