Educators Rising State Advisor

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks a dedicated coordinator to implement and oversee Educators Rising activities in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education to strengthen CTE instructional programs.

The role involves coordinating student events, leadership development, and recognition programs; providing professional development for educators; managing funds; and supporting strategic planning and board operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• At least three years of professional/advisory-level experience in a CTE student organization.
• Preference for experience with Educators Rising or related organization supporting education and training.
• Proficiency with databases/spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel), CMS, and budgeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Educators Rising activities and events in collaboration with VDOE.
• Provide professional development for educators and support staff.
• Manage financial oversight and compliance for funds and contracts.
• Assist with strategic planning and board operations and other duties as identified by VDOE.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Excel

Website CMS

Budgeting tools

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for the implementation and coordination of Virginia Educators Rising student organization activities in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructional programs. Other duties include: coordinating student events, leadership development, and recognition programs; providing support and professional development for educators; managing financial oversight and compliance for student and contract funds; assisting with strategic planning and board operations; and delivering additional services as identified by the VDOE.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, teacher preparation, or a related career and technical education field.
• Valid Virginia teaching license, with endorsement in Career and Technical Education (CTE), or a related education field.
• Experience as an Educators Rising advisor or involvement in teacher preparation or education and training programs.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development or integration of co-curricular student organizations into instructional programs.
• Experience planning and managing student conferences, leadership events, or large-scale educational programs at the district, state, or national level.
• Familiarity with state and federal education policies, CTE frameworks, and CTSO guidelines.
• Experience with grant management, budgeting, or financial oversight in an educational or nonprofit setting.
• Strong background in partnership development with K–12 schools and business/industry partners.

Pay Band

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 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 SchoolandHonors 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 officesand research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of 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.

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