Job Description

The Synergistic Environments for Experimental Computing (SEEC) Center and the NSF Center for Space, High-performance, and Resilient Computing (SHREC) within the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is seeking a Center Coordinator. The position coordinates center research activities and functions, along with the director, faculty and staff, and students to ensure that goals and objectives specified for the center are accomplished in accordance with the priorities, time limitations, funding limitations, or other specifications. Duties would include marketing, promoting, and coordinating center research activities with external agencies, universities, and individuals in order to increase the university's visibility and impact in research as well as managing front-facing communication media (e.g., websites and social media) and coordinating special events (e.g., workshops).

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of training and/or related work experience
* Experience providing administrative (or executive) support in a professional office or academic setting
* Ability to interact and communicate with a diverse population
* Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
* Proficient skills and knowledge of various computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
* Established problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with organizing large events (e.g., NSF workshop) and coordinating major efforts (e.g., annual reports, proposals, interdisciplinary projects)
* Experience with university-based systems
* Knowledge of university policies and procedures
* Skills and knowledge of advanced computer applications, including Adobe Illustrator, Overleaf (or pdflatex), web-site design and maintenance, virtual collaboration environments (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Discord, Teams), and open-source software like Linux and vim.
* Ability to learn quickly and adapt to increasing levels of responsibility

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

41,000-50,000

Review Date

09/18/2023

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.