College Access & Student Success Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's SCHEV-position coordinator facilitates educational opportunity, access and degree completion for low-income students across all majors.

The coordinator informs prospective students and families about post-secondary options, advocates for Pell-eligible students in CAC pre-college programs, and helps prepare students for a smooth high school-to-college transition while gathering data for program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or other credential related to education, or a combination of education and experience to be successful in the role.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work with multiple constituents throughout the state and region
• Experience working with underrepresented and underserved students and their families
• Travel and the ability to work some evenings and weekends
• Virginia Tech knowledge through education or work experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with college access, student success and retention strategies
• Familiarity with federal financial aid programs
• Basic data analysis skills

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Diversity & equity awareness

Travel flexibility

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

College access program experience

Federal financial aid knowledge

Basic data analysis skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Tech's SCHEV-position coordinator facilitates educational opportunity, access and degree completion for low-income students across all majors.

The coordinator informs prospective students and families about post-secondary options, advocates for Pell-eligible students in CAC pre-college programs, and helps prepare students for a smooth high school-to-college transition while gathering data for program evaluation.