Research Assistant
Blacksburg, Virginia
Employer: Virginia Jobs
Industry: Geosciences
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Description
Support developing teaching modules and technical and progress reports, manage social media, and organize conferences and workshops. Also, manage the network of collaborators to foster collaborations and establish new partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and private sector entities.
Required Qualifications
A dedicated and results-driven program manager with extensive experience overseeing complex international projects that emphasize social impact and environmental sustainability. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and delivering projects on time and within scope. Proficient in stakeholder communication, risk management, and monitoring and evaluation. Committed to leveraging project management skills to foster positive change, particularly in areas of social inclusion, environmental protection, and security.
Preferred Qualifications
A degree in related fields of hazards, geophysics, remote sensing, politics, communication and/or social sciences.
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
60k-72k
Review Date
October 14, 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.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sharon Collins sharon72@vt.edu at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Support developing teaching modules and technical and progress reports, manage social media, and organize conferences and workshops. Also, manage the network of collaborators to foster collaborations and establish new partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and private sector entities.
Required Qualifications
A dedicated and results-driven program manager with extensive experience overseeing complex international projects that emphasize social impact and environmental sustainability. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and delivering projects on time and within scope. Proficient in stakeholder communication, risk management, and monitoring and evaluation. Committed to leveraging project management skills to foster positive change, particularly in areas of social inclusion, environmental protection, and security.
Preferred Qualifications
A degree in related fields of hazards, geophysics, remote sensing, politics, communication and/or social sciences.
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
60k-72k
Review Date
October 14, 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.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sharon Collins sharon72@vt.edu at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Created: 2024-10-03
Reference: 531127_73VQ9QJJw8mr
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Blacksburg
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