Hokies Summer Scholars Project Coordinator

Job Description

Lead coordination and academic support efforts for Hokie Summer Scholars (HSS). This program addresses the first-to-second year transition to improve the academic success of Pell-eligible students. HSS will offer participating students coursework that fills in gaps in their first-year transcript and paid undergraduate research experience. The project coordinator will be responsible for meeting with and advising individual undergraduate students on the development of academic skills and engagement in curricular and co-curricular activities. In addition, the project coordinator will perform other duties as needed to include after-hours outreach programs, assistance in other scholar programming initiatives, and administrative tasks.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost of Student Success Initiatives (SSI), the project coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing scholar support opportunities, to include:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, plus experience working in higher education and/or developing student success programs.

• Experience mentoring or advising undergraduate students.
• Excellent organization, time management, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent communication skills
• Administrative experience organizing and managing workflows, such as application processes.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft suites of tools.

• Experience handling and maintaining the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience conducting research, particularly as an undergraduate.
• Experience managing academic programs.

Pay Band

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Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

50,000

Review Date

August 30, 2024

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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