Associate Director for Family Engagement

Associate Director for Family Engagement

We're currently searching for an Associate Director for Family Engagement to join our New Student and Family Programs team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission of enhancing the student transition experience by fostering inclusive, supportive, and learning-centered experiences. So, if you're passionate about supporting student success, please keep reading. Here's what you need to know about the role:

1) You'll be joining the New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) team; a department centered on enhancing the student transition experience by fostering inclusive, supportive, and learning-centered experiences.

2) You'll be reporting to the Director of New Student and Family Programs, in a regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.

3) You'll serve as a strategic leader within Student Affairs responsible for advancing a comprehensive, lifecycle-based approach to family engagement that supports student success and strengthens institutional alignment.

4) You'll lead the development, implementation, and assessment of programs and services designed to engage families as partners in the student experience.

5) You'll work collaboratively across campus to ensure families are informed, supported, and connected to resources that contribute to student transition, retention, and overall success.

6) You'll provide leadership to one full-time professional and indirectly supervise 3-5 student employees.

7) You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.

8) You'll be offered a base compensation package between $75,000 - $80,000, along with a full comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Here's what you need to know about working at Virginia Tech:

1) THE UNIVERSITY:
Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.

2) THE DIVISION:
For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.

3) THE TEAM:
The team in New Student and Family Programs holds a deep passion for working with people, taking initiative (and following through), and we are genuinely excited to continuously learn and grow our knowledge of the college transition experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in student personnel, higher education or a related field and work experience in collegiate student affairs, student activities, orientation, transfer, and first-year programming.

• Demonstrated experience in family engagement, student affairs, orientation programs, or related areas.

• Strong understanding of student development and the role families play in student transition and success.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

• Experience in program development, assessment, and strategic planning.

• Ability to design programs that reflect and support a wide range of family experiences.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

• Advising/supervision experience with the ability to lead a staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working…