What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orientation and Benefits Coordinator position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Orientation and Benefits Coordinator, reporting to the Benefits Manager supports new employee orientation, and benefits administration. This role will coordinate orientation sessions including managing registration, tracking attendance, providing materials based on employment classification and facilitating each session to ensure smooth execution. This position assists with managing optional benefit elections and is responsible for monitoring, processing and auditing retirement benefit transactions. The Coordinator assists with preparing for retirement and other workshops conducted by the team. This role provides support to all members of the team.
Required Qualifications
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$20 - $23/hr
Hours per week
27-30
Review Date
4/16/2025
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 Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
The Orientation and Benefits Coordinator, reporting to the Benefits Manager supports new employee orientation, and benefits administration. This role will coordinate orientation sessions including managing registration, tracking attendance, providing materials based on employment classification and facilitating each session to ensure smooth execution. This position assists with managing optional benefit elections and is responsible for monitoring, processing and auditing retirement benefit transactions. The Coordinator assists with preparing for retirement and other workshops conducted by the team. This role provides support to all members of the team.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Business, Administration, HR or related field or equivalent experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience providing administrative support in a professional office setting
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Ability to handle sensitive material and maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- Experience with event coordination
- Prior experience providing support to a diverse employee population in a high-volume setting
- Previous experience with HR information systems such as Banner
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$20 - $23/hr
Hours per week
27-30
Review Date
4/16/2025
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 Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $20 - $23
