Communications & Operations Coordinator – Blackwood Department of Real Estate

About the role

The Blackwood Department of Real Estate in the Pamplon College of Business at Virginia Tech is seeking a Communications and Operations Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain engaging content for web, social media, and other communication channels.
• Support the promotion of the department's programs, events, and accomplishments across digital and print platforms.
• Provide programmatic and administrative support for key departmental initiatives, including student recruitment efforts, industry engagement activities, and coordination of the Blackwood Industry Advisory Board.
• Aid in planning and execution of events such as career fairs, employer outreach activities, and student/industry-facing programming.
• Assist with day-to-day operations, scheduling, communications, and logistics.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with communications, content creation, or program coordination in a professional environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain digital and print communications materials.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate events, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in higher education, student services, communications, marketing, or event coordination.
• Experience managing website and social media content using digital communication platforms or content management systems.
• Experience supporting events, industry engagement activities, student recruitment initiatives, or external stakeholder communications.

Skills

• Detail-oriented and adaptable team member.
• Collaborative environment.
• Support the overall mission and visibility of the department.

Benefits

To ensure comprehensive training and integration into our college culture, the Communications and Operations Coordinator will be fully on-site for the first six months. After this period, the role may shift to a hybrid schedule with up to one day of telework per week, subject to departmental needs.

Pay

Starting at $50,000; commensurate with experience.

Schedule

40 hours per week.