What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, K-12 Initiatives position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus program coordinator is a part-time (20 to 29 hours per week) position that will provide on-site and off-site support for the K-12 Program. The focus of the program coordinator position is to facilitate the planning, delivery and reporting of educational, cultural, leadership, and social development enrichment activities for elementary, middle and high school program participants. This position also entails providing participants with an educational environment conducive to obtaining a deeper awareness of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science content, careers, and the requirements to attend a post-secondary institution.
This position will coordinate K-12 programs, conferences, fairs, and activities (i.e., recruitment, schedule, communication, retention, implementation and evaluation, help plan educational and cultural activities, maintain complete and accurate records and statistics, develop meaningful reports and PowerPoints from program information, collaborate with the director, temporary staff, program stakeholders, on-campus constituents and volunteers, and visit schools and informal education settings as needed.
The program coordinator must have the ability to work independently, handle ambiguity, manage multiple projects, schedules, deadlines, collect and analyze data, establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments, and possess good interpersonal and written communication skills.
Required Qualifications
Experience in education or training in a scientific field and/or technical environment
Experience using online and virtual tools to organize and deliver programs
Proficiency using Macintosh Computers, Microsoft Office (i.e., word, PowerPoint, excel) social media, online marketing platforms and registration software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience training and/or working with volunteers, teachers, parents, and researchers
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in education, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or humanities
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$21 to $25/ hour; commensurate with experience
Review Date
01/02/2025
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.
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Salary : $21 - $25
