UPWARDS Program Administrative Assistant
About The Position
The UPWARDS Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative, communications, logistics, and event support for the UPWARDS program at Virginia Tech. This position helps ensure the successful implementation of UPWARDS educational and workforce development activities throughout the year. The assistant supports recruitment efforts, maintains the UPWARDS website, coordinates participant communications, organizes workshops and award ceremonies, assists with summer camp operations, and provides administrative support to program leadership. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable interacting with students and families, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced academic environment. The Administrative Assistant works closely with faculty leadership, students, university staff, industry partners, and external participants to support a positive experience across UPWARDS activities.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in administrative support, program coordination, event planning, or office management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with website maintenance and content management systems.
- Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, parents, and external partners.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree and above.
- Experience supporting educational, workforce development, STEM, or outreach programs.
- Experience maintaining websites using WordPress, Drupal, or similar platforms.
- Experience planning conferences, workshops, camps, or large-scale events.
- Experience working with K-12 students and families.
- Experience with social media, graphic design, or newsletter development.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
- Support recruitment efforts for UPWARDS programs.
- Maintain the UPWARDS website.
- Coordinate communications with program participants.
- Organize workshops and award ceremonies.
- Assist with summer camp operations.
- Provide administrative support for program leadership.
- Work with faculty leadership, students, university staff, industry partners, and external participants to support UPWARDS activities.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
