UPWARDS Program Events & Admin Coordinator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking an UPWARDS Program Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, communications, logistics, and event support for UPWARDS activities. The role supports recruitment, maintains the UPWARDS website, coordinates participant communications, and helps organize workshops and ceremonies.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced academic environment, and comfortable interacting with students, families,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in administrative support, program coordination, event planning, or office management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with website maintenance and content management systems.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, parents, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, communications, logistics, and event support for UPWARDS activities.
• Support recruitment efforts and maintain the UPWARDS website.
• Coordinate participant communications and organize workshops and award ceremonies.

Skills

Administrative support

Program coordination

Event planning

Office management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking an UPWARDS Program Administrative Assistant to provide administrative, communications, logistics, and event support for UPWARDS activities. The role supports recruitment, maintains the UPWARDS website, coordinates participant communications, and helps organize workshops and ceremonies.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced academic environment, and comfortable interacting with students, families,