Coordinator in Residential Well

Overview

Coordinator, Residential Well-being – Blacksburg, VA. The role is part of Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs and focuses on engaging residential students in programs and experiences that foster cultural competency, inclusion, and advocacy, within the Residential Well-being team.

• Join the Residential Well-being team to create intentional residential communities characterized by belonging, flourishing, compassion for self and others, and meaningful engagement.
• Report to the Managing Director of Residential Well-being and the Assistant Director in a regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
• Empower all residential students to engage across differences and foster a sense of belonging on campus.
• Identify trends and opportunities for dialogue, intervention, and programming to provide experiences that promote acceptance and civility where students can share identities and connect with diverse backgrounds.
• Lead a team of approximately 15–20 Residential Well-being Student Leaders who live in residence halls and work to ensure student engagement at an optimal level.
• Utilize a developmental plan with opportunities to grow and advance within the department and division.
• Receive a base compensation package between $44,000–$46,000 with an on-campus apartment, or $50,000–$52,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and more.

• The University
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  Virginia Tech offers a range of benefits and perks to support work–life balance and development.
• The Division
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  The Division of Student Affairs emphasizes courageous leadership, curiosity, integrity, civility, and service in student learning.
• The Team
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  Residential Well-being collaborates with Hokie Wellness, the Dean of Students Office, and Experience VT to support about 2,000 students; coordinators may be part of a multi-disciplinary team and coordinate with leaders from other districts.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and takes initiative
• Vision and creativity in program design and promotion, with strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Growth mindset and openness to change as opportunity for creativity and improvement

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with campus-wide engagement and strategic planning
• Creativity in identifying, implementing, and evaluating inclusive programs and services
• Ability to respond effectively to crises
• Experience working with students in a complex educational setting

• Exempt; not eligible for overtime
• Regular appointment
• Salary: 44,000–46,000 with furnished apartment or 50,000–52,000
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm with weekly evening meetings and on-call
• Hours per week: 40
• Review Date: 04/16/2026
• Background check required

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