Communications Coordinator, Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC)

About the role

The Virginia Tech Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC) in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a motivated Communications Coordinator to support the IAC’s Director of Marketing and Communications.

Responsibilities

• Create content (written, photo, video) highlighting research from IAC faculty and graduate students;
• Support social media, website updates, and digital communications;
• Aid in content planning for Academic Year, including for annual campaigns such as Giving Day;
• Aid in newsletters and promotional materials;
• Collaborate with researchers to translate technical work into accessible content;
• Provide general support for marketing and communications initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong writing and communication skills;
• Background/experience in marketing, communications, or technology-focused storytelling;
• Ability to convey complex topics clearly to diverse audiences;
• Familiarity with social media and digital content tools;
• Strong organizational and planning skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with faculty, students, staff, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or similar field of study;
• Experience with web content management systems (CMS);
• Experience in higher education, or other complex organization;
• Interest in current tech advancements and how they affect society (AI, machine learning, quantum, etc.);
• Experience supporting events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web content management systems (CMS);
• Experience in higher education, or other complex organization;
• Interest in current tech advancements and how they affect society (AI, machine learning, quantum, etc.);
• Experience supporting events.

Pay

Up to $20 per hour

Schedule

Part-time