Faculty Programs Coordinator

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a resourceful Program Assistant to provide logistical support for a broad portfolio of faculty development programs. You will work with senior leaders to plan events, secure locations, manage communications and registrations, and support participants before, during, and after events.

The role emphasizes strong written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to build partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, meetings, workshops, or professional development programs.
• Customer service experience and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and developing presentations and marketing materials.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure locations for programs.
• Facilitate communications and manage registrations.
• Proactively support participants before, during, and after each program.
• Plan and execute faculty development and leadership programs.

Skills

Program coordination

Customer service

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Presentations

Marketing materials

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a resourceful Program Assistant to provide logistical support for a broad portfolio of faculty development programs. You will work with senior leaders to plan events, secure locations, manage communications and registrations, and support participants before, during, and after events.

The role emphasizes strong written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to build partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups while maintaining confidentiality and