Associate Director, Scholar Support & Student Success

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks an Associate Director to provide programmatic and individualized support to undergraduate scholarship recipients within the Virginia Tech Advantage program. The role focuses on guiding students toward timely graduation and aligns with broader student success goals.

The Associate Director will supervise two graduate assistants, coordinate onboarding and development, and partner with University Scholarships and Financial Aid to offer a holistic student experience

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Extensive experience working with undergraduate students from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Experience in community development and program management with knowledge of student success and college access.
• Ability to plan and implement educational programs in a higher education setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with students, staff, and faculty.
• Advanced computer skills involving databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and web-based communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and individualized support to undergraduate scholarship recipients within the Virginia Tech Advantage program.
• Supervise two graduate assistants handling onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
• Collaborate with University Scholarships and Financial Aid to deliver a holistic student experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Program management

Student development theory

Data/tech skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Banner

EAB

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks an Associate Director to provide programmatic and individualized support to undergraduate scholarship recipients within the Virginia Tech Advantage program. The role focuses on guiding students toward timely graduation and aligns with broader student success goals.

The Associate Director will supervise two graduate assistants, coordinate onboarding and development, and partner with University Scholarships and Financial Aid to offer a holistic student experience