Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We're searching for an Event Services Administrative Associate to join the Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you're passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our 30,000+ students, please keep reading.

Here's what you need to know about the role:

1) You'll join the Student Engagement and Campus Life team; a department centered on uplifting the student experience by cultivating affirming environments, promoting holistic well-being, and providing exceptional services, programs, and facilities.

2) You'll be reporting to the Reservations Manager, in a 12-month non-student wage part-time appointment.

3) You'll be responsible for providing administrative support to the Event Services Office which includes but is not limited to providing front-line customer service, overseeing event invoicing, managing the event ticketing for student organization events and overseeing the Campus Common Space (outdoor) event space request process.

4) You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.

5) You'll be offered base compensation of $17/hour for 28-32 hours a week.

Required Qualifications

* High School Diploma or GED
* Excellent customer service skills
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment independently managing multiple assignments, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
* General office and/or customer service support experience in an academic or professional environment
* Proficient computer skills such as electronic mail, scheduling, word processing, and spreadsheet
* Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous experience working with events in either a high volume/fast-paced or higher education/student affairs environment.
* Experience working with and/or supervising college students.
* Working knowledge of event scheduling equivalent to Event Management Systems software (EMS), or CollegeNet's software (25Live)

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$17/hour for 28-32 hours a week

Review Date

1/22/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

About Student Affairs: Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto ofUtProsim(that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all studentsby demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

About (SECL): The team in Student Engagement and Campus Life holds a deep passion for building affirming environments where every person feels seen, heard, and valued through exceptional service and programs that reflect and uplift our community, and we are genuinely excited to continuously learn and grow our knowledge of student unions, services, and student experiences.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, contact Luciana Monika at luciana23@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days before the event.