"Coordinator for ExperienceVT"

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We're currently searching for a Coordinator for ExperienceVT to join our Residential Well-being team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you're committed to assisting residential students to find meaningful engagement, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:

1. You'll be joining the Residential Well-being team; a department centered on creating intentional residential communities that are characterized by belonging, flourishing, compassion for self and others, and meaningful engagement.
2. You'll be reporting to a Managing Director in Residential Well-being and an Associate Director in Student Engagement & Campus Life, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
3. You'll be responsible for helping residential students have a meaningful Virginia Tech experience by identifying opportunities to bring programs, activities, and resources into the residential community, as well as opportunities to take residential students to VT and community experiences outside the residence hall.
4. You'll build individual relationships with students by getting to know who they are and how they want to be involved on campus, assisting them as they connect to people, places, and their passions.
5. You'll supervise a team of approximately 15-25 Residential Well-being Student Leaders for ExperienceVT who live and work in the residence halls to ensure that every student is engaged.
6. You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
7. You'll be offered a base compensation package between $44,000 - $46,000 with an on-campus apartment or $50,000 - $52,000 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 a related field
• Be team-oriented and demonstrate adaptability, and initiative
• Demonstrate vision and creativity in program design and promotion, as well as strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and embrace change as an opportunity for creativity, learning, and improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Experience with campus-wide engagement and strategic planning
• Ability to understand student-development theory
• Creativity in identifying, brainstorming, implementing, and evaluating the needs of student communities
• Ability to respond effectively to crises
• Experience working with students in a complex, educational setting

Overtime Status: Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Regular

Salary Information: $44,000- $46,000 with an on-campus apartment or $50,000-$52,000

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with evening meetings weekly and on-call throughout the month

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: 06/25/2025

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