Educators Rising State Advisor

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a program coordinator to implement and coordinate Educators Rising activities in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education to enhance CTE instructional programs.

The role includes coordinating student events, leadership development, and recognition programs; providing support and professional development for educators; and managing financial oversight for student and contract funds, with responsibilities in planning and board operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, teacher preparation, or related career and technical education field.
• At least three years as a professional/advisory-level member of a CTE co-curricular student organization.
• Proficiency with database and spreadsheet software (e.g. Excel), website CMS, and budgeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate Educators Rising activities with the Virginia Department of Education to enhance CTE instructional programs.
• Coordinate student events, leadership development, and recognition programs.
• Provide support and professional development for educators; manage financial oversight for student and contract funds; assist with strategic planning and board operations.

Skills

Database & spreadsheets

Website maintenance

Financial budgeting tools

Organizational communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related CTE

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for the implementation andcoordination of Virginia Educators Rising student organizationactivities in collaboration with the Virginia Department ofEducation (VDOE) to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE)instructional programs. Other duties include: coordinating studentevents, leadership development, and recognition programs; providingsupport and professional development for educators; managingfinancial oversight and compliance for student and contract funds;assisting with strategic planning and board operations; anddelivering additional services as identified by the VDOE.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, teacher preparation, or a relatedcareer and technical education field. The incumbent must have atleast three years of experience as a professional/advisory-levelmember of a career and technical education co-curricular studentorganization, with preference for experience in Educators Rising ora related organization supporting the education and training careercluster. Proficiency in database and spreadsheet software (e.g.,"Excel"), website maintenance and content management systems, and theuse of financial and budgeting tools to support program planningand resource allocation is required. The position requires strongorganizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well asthe ability to work independently and manage priorities.Considerable knowledge of coordinating and administering studentorganization activities—including meetings, conferences, andco-curricular programs—and overseeing organizational operations,including planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, isessential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, teacher preparation, or a relatedcareer and technical education field.
• Valid Virginia teaching license, with endorsement in Career andTechnical Education (CTE), or a related education field.
• Experience as an Educators Rising advisor or involvement inteacher preparation or education and training programs.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development or integrationof co-curricular student organizations into instructionalprograms.
• Experience planning and managing student conferences, leadershipevents, or large-scale educational programs at the district, state,or national level.
• Familiarity with state and federal education policies, CTEframeworks, and CTSO guidelines.
• Experience with grant management, budgeting, or financialoversight in an educational or nonprofit setting.
• Strong background in partnership development with K–12 schoolsand business/industry partners.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$65,000 - $70,000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40 hours per week

Review Date

September 9, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminalconviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking ahands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to beleaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institutionthat enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout theworld, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, andcreativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverseenrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, andprofessional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presenceacross Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C.area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sitesin Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution,Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in researchannually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professionaldevelopment opportunities and university shared governance . These valuablecontributions to university shared governance provide importantrepresentation and perspective, along with opportunities for uniqueand impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, orapplicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (includingpregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, geneticinformation, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation,race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, orotherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquireabout, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensationof other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protectedby law.

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