The Department of Computer Science Office of Undergraduate Programs Virginia Tech is seeking a Student Support and Program Coordinator. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, this position will develop, facilitate, and manage initiatives, program, and services related to strategic administrative and student support and success.
This position will lead and develop the strategy, facilitation and reporting of support efforts related to:
• a comprehensive student success program for students minoring in one of CS’ minor programs including academic advising, professional development, career exploration, and experiential learning.
• engagement and outreach efforts for currrent students including new student welcome events, commencement receptions, student study breaks, socials, workshops, research talks, mentoring programs, student transition information sessions, etc.
• prospective student engagement including information sessions, open houses, showcases, regional events, national conferences, college fairs, tabling events, etc.
• coordination of CS Student Ambassadors including leadership opportunities, training, and community-building.
• class scheduling, enrollment management, student space management, teaching assistants, student onboarding, transition, career preparation, retention and graduation.
The major areas of responsibility for this role include Student Support, Engagement and Targeted Outreach (45%); Administrative Program Support (50%); and Professional Development (5%);. This position will be housed at the Blacksburg campus of Virginia Tech with opportunities for hybrid work. This position will require periodic on-campus night and weekend work when participating in open houses and other student events.