What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Coordinator position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Community Engagement Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day communication with student interns and their on- and off-campus partners, ensuring smooth and safe operations and effective communication. This role involves coordinating and collaborating on some public history activities on behalf of the department, organizing events, and liaising with the Department Chair, undergraduate advisor, Director of Public History, Director of Undergraduate Studies, office manager, and the communications specialist and academic coordinator. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic academic environment.
Job Duties Include
PROGRAMMING
Ensure the learning experience for students is effective by working closely with faculty instructors, Director of Public History, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Director of Graduate Studies, Department Chair, and undergraduate advisor.
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$25/hr
Hours per week
20-30
Review Date
04-01-2025
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 Olarotimi Ponder at oponder@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
The Community Engagement Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day communication with student interns and their on- and off-campus partners, ensuring smooth and safe operations and effective communication. This role involves coordinating and collaborating on some public history activities on behalf of the department, organizing events, and liaising with the Department Chair, undergraduate advisor, Director of Public History, Director of Undergraduate Studies, office manager, and the communications specialist and academic coordinator. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic academic environment.
Job Duties Include
PROGRAMMING
- Assist Director of Public History and Department Chair with in-person and virtual event planning and management, including logistics, corresponding with speakers, and organizing speaker travel
- Manage webinars and livestreaming of virtual events, and editing and captioning recordings for social media
- Liaise with partner organizations inside and outside Virginia Tech to collaborate on events or initiatives
- Coordinate meetings and communication with the public history advisory committee
- Attend faculty public history committee meetings
- Liaise with history department staff regarding payment of honoraria and invoices, grant budgets, and other fiscal matters
Ensure the learning experience for students is effective by working closely with faculty instructors, Director of Public History, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Director of Graduate Studies, Department Chair, and undergraduate advisor.
- Communicate with students and faculty conducting independent studies, field studies, and internships, including departmental and college deadlines, syllabi, and college forms
- Liaise with history department staff regarding payment and scholarships for internships and independent study as needed
- Ensure quality work experiences for students by assisting employers in the development of positions which complement and enhance students' academic and professional goals
- Promote experiential learning by making presentations to classes and student organizations and by assisting in coordinating special events, programs, receptions, etc.
- Conduct regular check-ins with community partners and students while in the process of completing independent studies and internships
- Keep records of independent study and internship data and submit to Career and Professional Development as needed
- Conduct site visits to include campus, local, and regional employers to maintain relations as well as further expand experiential learning opportunities, promoting out-of-the-classroom experience and learning activity related to students' academic studies and career direction
- Participate in area conferences, business, not-for-profit associations, and chamber of commerce activities with emphasis on relation development
- Provide on-site organizational support representing the history department for in-person events, including evenings or weekends. Occasional travel to these sites will be required
- Provide strategic advice on programming and events to departmental leadership and on behalf of the department to community groups
- Commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments and establishing positive, productive working relationships with diverse groups of constituents
- Experience supporting communications strategy for a public-facing organization.
- Experience with budget planning and execution within a large organization.
- Knowledge or strong interest in developing knowledge of one or more humanities fields
- Familiarity with DC area history organizations and/or New River Valley and Roanoke Valley history organizations and communities.
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$25/hr
Hours per week
20-30
Review Date
04-01-2025
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 Olarotimi Ponder at oponder@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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