Graduate Programs Coordinator: Student Success & Events

Virginia Tech; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a graduate program coordinator to support the Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC) across its Alexandria and Blacksburg campuses. The role involves onboarding and maintaining student records, serving as a liaison with prospective students and partners, and assisting with events and administrative tasks for the graduate programs.

The position reports to the director of graduate programs at IAC and requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, plus a

Qualifications

• Previous customer service and/or administrative support experience in an academic or business setting.
• Demonstrated computer skills and experience with spreadsheets, database applications and other software used for record keeping and tracking.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and the ability to evaluate needs, establish priorities, make quick decisions, exercise sound judgment, and execute both departmental and Graduate School policies.
• Exceptional organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to current graduate students and undergraduate accelerated students including onboarding, student records maintenance, inquiries and form submission to the Graduate school, and graduation and registration matters.
• Act as a contact and representative of the IAC graduate programs to prospective students, corporate partners, vendors and others.
• Assist with scheduling, preparation and promotion of events, including open houses, information sessions, career fairs, and other activities.
• Provide backup for other academic administrative staff at IAC and clerical support to the graduate program director and IAC faculty.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Elucian Banner Student

Navigate

Application tracking systems

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a graduate program coordinator to support the Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC) across its Alexandria and Blacksburg campuses. The role involves onboarding and maintaining student records, serving as a liaison with prospective students and partners, and assisting with events and administrative tasks for the graduate programs.

The position reports to the director of graduate programs at IAC and requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, plus a