Program Assistant, Professional Development and Experiential Programs
About The Position
Career and Professional Development (CPD) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking candidates for a Program Assistant. The Program Assistant is responsible for planning and coordinating events, programs, and activities that support Virginia Tech's on-campus internship program, Campus internEXP, and other administrative tasks that contribute to successful work-based learning and internship support services. The Professional Development and Experiential Programs team conceptualizes and executes programs, services, and resources that help Virginia Tech students gain meaningful career experiences, develop beneficial professional networks, and prepare for a successful transition into the workforce. This team oversees programs that facilitate work-based learning for Virginia Tech students and collaborates with campus partners to advance curricular and co-curricular experiential learning initiatives. The Professional Development and Experiential Programs team also consults with employers and organizations offering work-based learning opportunities to students - supporting the development of meaningful work-based learning opportunities.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree
- Strong communication and excellent interpersonal skills
- project/program coordination
- attention to detail
- organizational skills
- ability to work independently while also collaborate and work on a team
- demonstrated adaptability and professionalism
Nice To Haves
- Experience in higher education or human resources
- Demonstrated skills in data/budget management
- willingness to contribute new ideas
- experience with design software and marketing strategies
Responsibilities
- planning and coordinating events
- planning and coordinating programs
- planning and coordinating activities that support Virginia Tech's on-campus internship program, Campus internEXP
- administrative tasks that contribute to successful work-based learning and internship support services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
