Coordinator Student Experiences

Job Description

We’re currently searching for a Coordinator for Student Experiences and Engagement Engineer to join our Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg, VA, to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about providing outstanding, innovative experiences for our 30,000+ students, please keep reading.

Here’s what you need to know about the role:

• Joining the Student Engagement and Campus Life (SECL) team, a department centered on uplifting the student experience by cultivating affirming environments, promoting holistic well‑being, and providing exceptional services, programs, and facilities.
• Reporting to the Assistant Director for Student Experiences in a regular twelve‑month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
• Responsible for the creation, implementation, and execution of events (large and small scale), with a focus on evening programs for undergraduate students, our Tuesday Night Takeover (TNT) team, aligning with our Hokies After Dark initiative; coaching and supervising student employees to build community and exceptional social and educational experiences for all students; and engaging directly with students and colleagues across campus through continuous collaborations and partnerships.
• Chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
• Base compensation package between $50,000–$52,000 and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and more.

• One must hold a Bachelor’s degree in education, administration/management, business management, higher education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of event planning and execution with small and large‑scale events.
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of a supervisor and mentorship in the lives of undergraduate student staff members.
• Demonstrated experience fostering diverse and inclusive environments and establishing positive, productive working relationships with diverse groups of constituents.

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated capacity and skill in organizing a wide range of varied tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in public relations and event communications.
• Experience in student affairs with demonstrated experience in large and small‑scale programming and working with university policy.
• Budgetary oversight experience.

Pay Band

Overtime Status:
Exempt – not eligible for overtime.

Appointment Type:
Regular.

Salary Information: $50,000–$52,000.

Hours per week: 40.

Work schedule:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday; nights and weekends as needed. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Luciana Monika at luciana
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