What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Coordinator & Program Manager position at Virginia Tech?
Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Dean - Veterinary Medicine
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Advancement, Administrative / Clerical, Veterinary Medicine, Fundraising, Program/Project Management
Job Description
In coordination with the Director of Alumni and Referring Practitioner Relations, the Events Coordinator/Program Manager plans and executes engagement efforts and events for the internal and external stakeholders of the VMCVM. Reports to the Director of Alumni and Referring Practitioner Relations, and works closely with Advancement and Dean’s office staff, as well as other departments within the college to support the engagement and philanthropic efforts of the VMCVM community.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level training/experience in related field; Experience with special event planning; Experience developing effective strategies to foster relationships and engagement. Ability to comfortably and effectively interact with volunteers and donors of all levels; Familiarity with advancement and/or volunteer programs; Ability to interact with the varied constituencies of the college; Ability to embrace collaborative teamwork in a complex organization; Ability to work with vendors, budgets, designers/printers, contracts, and bill payment; Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills; Ability to multitask, work independently, and pay close attention to detail in a fast paced, deadline oriented team environment; Experience working with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Doodle and Google; Willing to work evenings/weekends and travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in special event programming in a higher education setting; Experience developing effective strategies to foster relationships and engagement; Familiarity with veterinary medicine, alumni and/or practitioner operations, and/or volunteer programs; Ability to interact with the varied constituencies of the college; Experience working with computer applications such as Blackbaud (AIMS), Microsoft Office; Preferred knowledge working with Adobe Suite programs including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Pay Band 4; Salary - To commensurate with experience
Review Date
9/21/2022
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 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, 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 Cassie Wagner at weddcb@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: September 6, 2022
Applications close: September 27, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
