Program Coordinator, Professional Development and Experiential Programs

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Career and Professional Development (CPD) seeks a Program Coordinator to design and deliver experiential learning programs, coordinate events, and support student professional development. The role reports to the Director of Professional Development and Experiential Initiatives.

The coordinator will oversee work-based learning programs, build partner relationships, and deliver coaching and presentations to students to enhance career readiness and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with strong communication and administrative skills.
• Experience with project management, event planning, and partner relations.
• Experience with design software and marketing strategies.
• Demonstrated initiative, innovation, and intercultural appreciation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate experiential and professional development programming from design to assessment.
• Manage program resources, timelines, and event logistics.
• Support student career development through coaching and presentations.
• Collaborate with campus partners to expand work-based learning opportunities.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Event planning

Project management

Relationship building

Design software

Marketing strategies

Intercultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Career and Professional Development (CPD) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking candidates for a program coordinator. The Program Coordinator reports to the Director of Professional Development and Experiential Initiatives.

The Professional Development and Experiential Programs team conceptualizes and executes programs, services, and resources that help Virginia Tech students gain meaningful career experiences, develop beneficial professional networks, and prepare for a successful transition into the workforce. This team oversees programs that facilitate work-based learning for Virginia Tech students and collaborates with campus partners to advance curricular and co-curricular experiential learning initiatives. The Professional Development and Experiential Programs team also consults with employers and organizations offering work-based learning opportunities to students – supporting the development of meaningful work-based learning opportunities.

The Program Coordinator will coordinate various experiential and professional development programming including program design, implementation, resource allocation, timeline, and assessment of programs and events. Responsible for coordinating programs aimed at providing work-based learning opportunities for students, professional competency development, and reflection on learning. Programming includes events, workshops, and specialized programs. Additionally, the Program Coordinator will support the career development of students through coaching and delivering presentations on experiential learning and professional development topics.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Strong communication skills including public speaking, presentations, and facilitating. Excellent administrative skills, including multi-tasking and attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively on a team. Experience with project management, event planning, and building relationships with partners and stakeholders. Experience with design software and marketing strategies. Demonstrated initiative, innovation, and intercultural and diversity appreciation. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or coursework in education, counseling, marketing, communications, human resources or related field. Experience with experiential learning and/or professional development training and creating/developing new programs. Experience advising or mentoring college students and/or working in higher education.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

52,000 - 55,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

09-14-2026

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 School, and Honors 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 offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (Sue Ellen Crocker) at ([e-mail]) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.