"XPLORERS Outreach and Programming Assistant"

Job Description

The XPLORERS Programs for NextGen Learners is part of the Pell Initiative for Virginia (PIV), funded by a grant by the State Council on Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV). The program will bolster Virginia Tech K-12 outreach initiatives that contribute to successful engagement, enrollment, academic achievement and graduation for low-income (LI) students. The overarching goal of the program is to enhance students' STEM interest and awareness while exposing them to college and career pathways.

The XPLORERS Programs will enhance academic enrichment and college access initiatives in Virginia schools, building on existing efforts in College Access Collaborative (CAC) partner high schools; provide educational outreach and engagement activities for students and their families, and award scholarships to for Pell-eligible students. The Outreach and Programming Assistant will join the project team to assist with year-round academic enrichment, skills development, and college planning services.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple on-going projects, meet deadlines, and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience working with low-income and first-generation student populations and their families.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pre-college programs.

Pay Band: 3

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Restricted

Salary Information: 45,000

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: July 11, 2025

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.

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisha Farrier at lfarrier@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.