The Macromolecules Innovation Institute (MII) at Virginia Tech has an exciting opportunity for an Office and Administrative Assistant position. MII is a university-wide research and education center representing a large group of interdisciplinary faculty, students, and staff. MII is dedicated to advancing fundamental knowledge and technical innovations in macromolecular science and engineering through the synergistic pairing of interdisciplinary teams, impactful support of cutting-edge discoveries, valued partnerships with industry and national labs, and state-of-the-art education of our future leaders.

This position will report to the Director and work closely with other MII staff to plan events, coordinate administrative tasks including travel arrangements, and assist with drafting communications. Event planning duties include the coordination of MII’s Technical Conference and Review (on an 18-month cycle), organization of our seminar series and MII-sponsored short courses, and assistance with the itineraries of visiting speakers or industry representatives. Administrative duties include scheduling meetings and travel for the Director, coordinating use of various MII office spaces, assisting with financial tasks such as submitting expense reports, and editing MII internal documents and presentations. This position will assist the Director in developing drafts for news releases, quarterly newsletters about MII accomplishments, and drafting reports and promotional materials.