What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator, Business Analyst position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Virginia Tech is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join LINK, Center for Advancing Partnerships, and play a vital role in advancing the university's ambitious plans to be a leading 21st-century land grant institution. LINK supports the Virginia Tech community and its missions by engaging industry through a market-centric, holistic approach that leads to strategic partnerships, sponsored research, philanthropy, and recruiting and career opportunities for students.
The Project Coordinator, Business Analyst position will provide administrative, programmatic, and operational support to the LINK team. This position will coordinate programs and activities; act as a point of contact to internal and external parties; break projects into doable actions; establish tasks and timeframes; and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information. This individual will serve as a key contributor to the university’s corporate engagement strategy by supporting partnership development, coordinating corporate visits, and engaging in business development and data analysis.
The position will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners to assist in identifying and executing opportunities for mutually beneficial collaborations. This role will also conduct corporate research, develop and maintain systems to streamline office processes, and support data-driven decision-making to ensure that LINK’s data tracking, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms are effectively managed.
This position is ideal for an organized and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. The role requires a high degree of independence, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with a weekly schedule of four in-office days and one remote day. This position reports to the Associate Director, Corporate Networks.
Required Qualifications
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Starting at $54,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
March 24, 2025
Additional Information
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with a weekly schedule of four in-office days and one remote day.
Unable to sponsor work visas.
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 Kaitlin Winfree at kaitnw@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Virginia Tech is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join LINK, Center for Advancing Partnerships, and play a vital role in advancing the university's ambitious plans to be a leading 21st-century land grant institution. LINK supports the Virginia Tech community and its missions by engaging industry through a market-centric, holistic approach that leads to strategic partnerships, sponsored research, philanthropy, and recruiting and career opportunities for students.
The Project Coordinator, Business Analyst position will provide administrative, programmatic, and operational support to the LINK team. This position will coordinate programs and activities; act as a point of contact to internal and external parties; break projects into doable actions; establish tasks and timeframes; and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information. This individual will serve as a key contributor to the university’s corporate engagement strategy by supporting partnership development, coordinating corporate visits, and engaging in business development and data analysis.
The position will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners to assist in identifying and executing opportunities for mutually beneficial collaborations. This role will also conduct corporate research, develop and maintain systems to streamline office processes, and support data-driven decision-making to ensure that LINK’s data tracking, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms are effectively managed.
This position is ideal for an organized and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. The role requires a high degree of independence, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with a weekly schedule of four in-office days and one remote day. This position reports to the Associate Director, Corporate Networks.
Required Qualifications
- Related degree or equivalent training/experience
- Previous experience in project coordination, research, or business development roles
- Proficiency in utilizing software tools such as project management tools, spreadsheets, CRM systems, and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail
- Written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience, with a preference for fields such as business, marketing, research administration, or communications
- Experience working in corporate relations, career services, or nonprofit/institutional environments.
- Strong research and data analysis skills
- Familiarity with corporate outreach and engagement strategies
- Project management certifications (e.g., CAPM, PMP) or relevant training
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Starting at $54,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
March 24, 2025
Additional Information
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with a weekly schedule of four in-office days and one remote day.
Unable to sponsor work visas.
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 Kaitlin Winfree at kaitnw@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $54,000
