Administrative & Program Coordinator

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Abingdon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech Southwest Center in Abingdon, VA is seeking an Administrative and Program Coordinator to manage outreach programs, support daily operations, and enhance visibility through digital marketing and promotional materials.

The role requires experience in higher education or hospitality/event coordination, strong marketing skills, and proficiency with Canva/Adobe. Occasional travel and flexible scheduling are possible; salary is hourly with 20–30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education setting or hospitality / event coordination environment.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing marketing and social media content across multiple platforms to promote programs, events, services, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience creating digital and print promotional materials using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Campaign, or similar platforms.
• Must have strong technical skills such as word processing, Excel, email, internet navigation, online learning platforms, and audiovisual equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills; able to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously and prioritize.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle changes professionally.
• Must be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Southwest Center as needed.
• Serve as primary contact for faculty, students, clients and participants for programs.
• Create and distribute marketing materials, update website, manage social media content.
• Coordinate liaison tasks between students and university units.
• Oversee program implementation, including budget, timelines, and vendor management.

Skills

Higher ed experience

Marketing content creation

Canva/Adobe familiarity

Technical skills (Excel, MS)

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Campaign

Website CMS

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the director of the Virginia Tech Southwest Center, the administrative and program coordinator coordinates and implements center usage, client services, and support for programs such as conferences, short courses, training programs, institutes, workshops and other unique outreach offerings. The position plays a key role in promoting programs and services through digital marketing, website content, social media engagement, and the development of promotional materials designed to increase program visibility and participation.

Key Functions

• support daily operations of the Southwest Center based on the center’s program and implementation needs;
• serve as the initial and primary contact for faculty, students, clients and participants associate with graduate, professional development and meeting management activities;
• support the director, engagement staff, and onsite partners through the creation and distribution of marketing materials, website updates, social media content development and management, customer support, classroom scheduling, calendar maintenance, classroom setup, and reception duties;
• be the liaison between students and units across the University;
• coordinate program implementation, including financial management and accountability, keeping programs within scope and adhering to established timelines, onsite/day‑of duties, and vendor management.

Occasional travel is required to provide local and out-of-town program support. Occasional overnight, weekend, early morning, and late evening work may be required based on program schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education setting or hospitality / event coordination environment;
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing marketing and social media content across multiple platforms to promote programs, events, services, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience creating digital and print promotional materials using marketing and graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Campaign, or similar platforms.
• Must have strong technical skills such as word processing, Excel, email, internet navigation, online learning platforms, and audiovisual equipment;
• Excellent organizational skills. Must be able to handle numerous projects and details simultaneously and accurately while prioritizing according to need and schedule.
• Exceptional customer services skills;
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle unanticipated changes or emergencies in an effective and professional manner;
• Must be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent training and experience in business or hospitality management field.
• Experience with university and/or state purchasing policies and procedures as well as experience with invoicing and payments;
• Experience with conference management/planning;
• Experience working within program budget constraints;
• Experience in training and development, and/or meeting and project management;
• Experience with financial management, budgeting and grant reporting.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$16-$18/hour

Hours per week

20-30

Review Date

9/23/2026

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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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