Associate Director, Scholar Support

Reporting to the Director of Scholar Support, this role provides programmatic and individualized support to undergraduate students who are recipients of university scholarships, with specific responsibilities within the Virginia Tech Advantage scholarship program. The shared goal is to guide scholarship recipients to participate fully in the Virginia Tech undergraduate experience while progressing to a timely graduation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two graduate assistants who provide direct services to students in the Virginia Tech Advantage program, including onboarding, training, and continued professional development.
• Cultivate a strong working relationship with University Scholarships and Financial Aid (USFA) alongside the Director to provide a holistic experience to Virginia Tech Advantage students.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Extensive experience working with undergraduate students from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Experience in community development and program management with demonstrated knowledge of student success and college access issues.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement educational and informational programs in a higher education setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, staff, and faculty.
• Working knowledge of student development theory, student success best practices, and tailored programming for students.
• Advanced computer skills involving databases, spreadsheets, word processing, web-based interactive communications, social media, and other relevant software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of complex organizational structures, including student success.
• Experience building professional partnerships with university departments, student groups, and community partners.
• Prior experience with financial aid, Banner, and other student progress monitoring software such as EAB Navigate.
• Familiarity with campus and community resources to help students navigate them.

Pay

$68,000 annually

Schedule

40 hours per week. Exempt status: not eligible for overtime.

About the Organization

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge through a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars as leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution, Virginia Tech enhances the quality of life in Virginia and globally. The university offers over 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 students across eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary college, Graduate School, and Honors College. With a significant presence across Virginia—including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, Roanoke, Newport News, and Richmond—Virginia Tech conducts over $650 million in research annually.

The university values professional development and shared governance, providing opportunities for impactful contributions. A criminal conviction check is required for the successful candidate.