Coordinator for Student Experiences

About the role

We’re currently searching for a Coordinator for Student Experiences and Engagement Engineer to join our Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg, VA, to help us in our mission.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and execute events (large and small scale), focusing on evening programs for undergraduate students and the Tuesday Night Takeover (TNT) team, aligning with our Hokies After Dark initiative.
• Coach and supervise student employees to build community and exceptional social and educational experiences for all students.
• Engage directly with students and colleagues across campus through continuous collaborations and partnerships.
• Grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, administration/management, business management, higher education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of event planning and execution with small and large-scale events.
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of a supervisor and mentorship in the lives of undergraduate student staff members.
• Demonstrated experience fostering diverse and inclusive environments and establishing positive, productive working relationships with diverse groups of constituents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated capacity and skill in organizing a wide range of varied tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in public relations and event communications.
• Experience in student affairs with demonstrated experience in large and small-scale programming and working with university policy.
• Budgetary oversight experience.

Pay, Benefits, and Schedule

You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $50,000-$52,000 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Work schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday; Nights and Weekends as needed.