Coordinator for Student Experiences

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

VT discounts

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator for Student Experiences and Engagement Engineer in Blacksburg, VA. This role involves managing programs to enhance student life for over 30,000 students.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and skills in event planning, supervision, and fostering inclusive environments. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $52,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Understanding of event planning and execution for small and large scale events.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate student staff members.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute programs for undergraduate students.
• Manage Student Engagement and Campus Life events.
• Collaborate with students and colleagues across campus.

Skills

Event planning

Supervision and mentorship

Fostering inclusive environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Job Title

Coordinator for Student Experiences and Engagement Engineer

Job Overview

We’re currently searching for a Coordinator for Student Experiences and Engagement Engineer to join our Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg, VA, to help us in our mission of providing outstanding, innovative experiences for our 30,000+ students. Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs guides, nurtures, and supports students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world‑changers of today and tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Join the Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) team, a department centered on uplifting the student experience by cultivating affirming environments, promoting holistic well‑being, and providing exceptional services, programs, and facilities.
• Report to the Assistant Director for Student Experiences in a regular twelve‑month, 100% administrative‑professional appointment.
• Create, implement, and execute events (large and small scale), with a focus on evening programs for undergraduate students, manage the Tuesday Night Takeover (TNT) team, and align with the Hokies After Dark initiative; coach and supervise student employees to build community and exceptional social and educational experiences; engage directly with students and colleagues across campus through continuous collaborations and partnerships.
• Have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the department and the division.
• Receive a base compensation package between $50,000 and $52,000 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and more.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, administration/management, business management, higher education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of event planning and execution with small and large‑scale events.
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of a supervisor and mentorship in the lives of undergraduate student staff members.
• Demonstrated experience fostering diverse and inclusive environments and establishing positive, productive working relationships with diverse groups of constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated capacity and skill in organizing a wide range of varied tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in public relations and event communications.
• Experience in student affairs with demonstrated experience in large and small‑scale programming and working with university policy.
• Budgetary oversight experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Band: $50,000 – $52,000.
Overtime Status: Exempt – not eligible for overtime.
Appointment Type: Regular.
Salary Information: $50,000–$52,000.
Hours per Week: 40.

Work Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday; nights and weekends as needed.

Additional Information

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

Contact

For accommodations, please contact Luciana Monika at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days before the event.

EEO Statement

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.