Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$47k–$65k/yr
Job Description The Division of Information Technology Human Resources team is dedicated to fostering talent and boosting employee engagement throughout the organization, supporting over 350 employees in the Blacksburg a…
Skills: Talent Acquisition, Position Classification, Compensation Management, Employee Relations, HR Policy Interpretation
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
Job Description The Assistant Director for Client services will guide strategic planning and execution of the comprehensive delivery of financial aid counseling services; outreach services; and Client Services programs a…
Skills: Strategic Planning, Financial Aid Counseling, Staff Supervision, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Measurement
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$110k/yr
Job Description Serve as the IT security expert helping to create a strong information technology security foundation for the President, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Vice President …
Skills: Information Security, Compliance Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Assessment, Incident Response
Roanoke, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job Description The Associate Director for Medical Student Financial Aid serves as the primary financial aid administrator and financial wellness leader supporting students enrolled at the Virginia Tech Carilion School o…
Skills: Financial Aid Administration, Financial Wellness Education, Physician Debt Management, Loan Repayment Strategies, Regulatory Compliance
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job Description We invite applications for postdoctoral associate or research associate positions in theoretical Quantum Information Science in the Physics Department of Virginia Tech. The focus of these positions will b…
Skills: Quantum Error Correction, Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computation, Quantum LDPC Codes, Code Surgery, Lattice Surgery
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$54k–$65k/yr
Job Description The Urban Evolutionary Entomology Laboratory at Virginia Tech is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral associate to investigate fundamental questions in population genomics and urban evolution using pes…
Skills: Population Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, DNA Extraction, PCR, Genomic Library Preparation
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$41k–$45k/yr
Job Description The Virginia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit seeks a highly organized and service-oriented professional to support its research, financial, and administrative operations. This role is integral…
Skills: Administrative Support, Microsoft Office, Financial Transactions, Fiscal Tracking, Regulatory Compliance
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$72k/yr
Job Description Virginia Tech has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Coordinator in the Research Conflict of Interest (COI) Program. The Research COI Program assumes a critical role in the research enterprise at Vir…
Skills: Conflict of Interest Management, Project Management, Database Administration, Record-keeping, Document Review
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$25/hr
Job Description This position supports a comprehensive and collaborative research program on conservation and monitoring of freshwater mussels in Virginia. The Virginia Tech Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation i…
Skills: Mussel Propagation, Fish Identification, Aquaculture Maintenance, Electrofishing, Water Quality Monitoring
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$45k–$55k/yr
Job Description The Research Assistant will support research activities within the Wright Laboratory, with primary responsibilities focused on molecular biology, synthetic biology, and biotechnology research projects. Th…
Skills: Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Yeast Genetics
Warsaw, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job Description This individual will perform basic seed processing and data collection duties at the Eastern Virginia AREC, located in Warsaw, Virginia. The position duties include field and lab data collection, seed pro…
Skills: Seed Processing, Data Collection, Equipment Operation, Plot Planting, Harvesting
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job Description This position is responsible for providing technical support for the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory at Virginia Tech to ensure seamless operations and promote a thriving research environme…
Skills: Cell Culture, Sterile Techniques, In Vitro Techniques, Infections, Plaque Assays
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job Description The Student Services Generalist is a member of the Student Services and Strategic Partnerships (SSSP) team. Responsibilities include having a broad understanding of Graduate School and GLC policies, servi…
Skills: Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Outlook
Suffolk, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job Description Supports the Peanut Variety and Quality Evaluation (PVQE) program at the center under the leadership of the peanut extension specialist. Duties include carrying out experimental protocols involving land p…
Skills: Land Preparation, Planting, Experimental Plot Maintenance, Harvesting, Post-harvest Processing
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$80k/yr
Job Description The Associate Director for Collection Management oversees monographic collection development in social sciences and humanities at the university level working under the direction of the Director of Collec…
Skills: Collection Management, Liaison Librarianship, Collection Assessment, Vendor Relations, Reference Services
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$130k–$200k/yr
Job Description The Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VTNSI) was formed in 2021 with the aspiration to become the nation’s preeminent academic organization at the nexus of interdisciplinary research, technology,…
Skills: Radio Frequency Research, FPGA, GPU, Software Defined Radio, AI/ML
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$77k–$84k/yr
Job Description The Civil Rights Investigator plays a critical role in the university’s efforts to promote living, learning, and working environments free from discrimination and harassment. Reporting to the Director of …
Skills: Conflict Resolution, Interviewing, Investigation, Analytical Writing, Confidentiality Management
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$70k/yr
Job Description The Senior Contracts Officer serves as a key member of Virginia Tech's Procurement Department, responsible for managing complex contractual agreements and ensuring compliance with university, state, and f…
Skills: Contract Administration, Procurement, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Communication
Roanoke, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job Description The Sahoo Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute studies the genetic and molecular mechanisms driving bone marrow failure, clonal hematopoiesis, and progression to MDS and AML. We integrate multi…
Skills: Mouse Colony Management, PCR Genotyping, Tail Vein Injections, Intraperitoneal Injections, Blood Collection
Roanoke, Virginia, United States · On-site
Job Description The Research Financial Analyst II works directly with principal investigators, research personnel, finance staff, and institutional partners to support responsible stewardship of sponsored funds and ensur…
Skills: Financial Analysis, Grant Administration, Post-Award Administration, Financial Forecasting, Labor Allocation Monitoring
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States • Hybrid
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The role involves delivering operational talent management services, including recruitment coordination, compensation management, and employee relations. The professional serves as a liaison between business units and campus HR offices to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR functions and proficiency with enterprise HR software. Depending on the level, experience in job description development, policy application, or general HR transactional support is required.
The Division of Information Technology Human Resources team is dedicated to fostering talent and boosting employee engagement throughout the organization, supporting over 350 employees in the Blacksburg area, the Greater Washington DC area, and various remote locations. We are seeking an HR professional to join our team.
HR Generalist description and qualifications
The Human Resources Generalist plays a crucial role in delivering efficient operational talent management HR services to various business units within the division. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, including talent acquisition coordination, position classification and compensation management, initial point of contact for employee relations matters, interpretation of HR policies, and streamlined HR administration.
In addition to these core duties, the HR Generalist serves as the department's liaison with various campus offices, including the Division of Human Resources and Payroll, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration to efficiently address staff-related issues. They serve as a valuable resource, offering guidance to assigned business units to ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and industry standards. Furthermore, they actively participate in division-wide projects and collaborate within cross-functional teams, with opportunities to take on short-term stretch assignments aimed at enhancing their professional development.
● Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience in various aspects of human resources such as recruitment, compensation, performance management, employee relations, or related HR functions that equates to a bachelor’s degree
● Experience in developing job postings and position descriptions, reviewing candidate pools, providing guidance on starting pay, and/or assisting managers in basic employee relations matters
● Experience interpreting and applying policies, exercising sound judgment, employing effective problem-solving approaches, and handling sensitive, confidential information
● Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
● Experience using enterprise human resources software solutions and data query tools
● Experience working with supervisors, leadership, and administration in the delivery of human resources programs and operations
● Experience delivering HR Generalist work in a large and complex organization
● Professional certifications by Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) or similar professional body
● Demonstrated capacity to investigate complex human resources issues and compose well-structured, insightful reports, and recommendations
● Experience in visa sponsorship
HR Coordinator description and qualifications
The HR Coordinator position contributes to the HR team by providing general office duties, recruitment support, transactional support, and records management. In addition, the HR Coordinator will be expected to provide guidance and support to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and university policies and procedures. Role requires handling sensitive/confidential information with discretion, as well as demonstrating a strong communication acumen. This position can be considered a stepping stone into the HR Generalist role and will cross-train in many of those duties over time.
● Bachelor's degree in human resources or other business-related field, or a combination of education, training, and experience that equates to a bachelor’s degree.
● Working experience that demonstrates an understanding of at least one of the following HR programs: recruitment and selection, job analysis, classification and compensation, and employee relations.
● Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
● Exceptional organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision.
● Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner; interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment; remain calm and polite in stressful situations; exercise excellent judgment, discretion and initiative.
● Able to organize and prioritize a variety of competing demands.
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Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
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HR Generalist: $58,000 - $65,000
HR Coordinator: $47,000 - $50,000
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08/10/2026
This position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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 inclusive community 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 undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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, ethnicity or 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.
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The Department of Economics at Virginia Tech focuses on teaching, research and outreach in regard to economic issues at the state, national and international levels. We offer both undergraduate and graduate training for students who wish to concentrate in economics. In addition, we offer general education courses that provide undergraduates from across the university with a background in the business, policy and international aspects of economics they need to support their programs of study. Dear Students, Alumni and Colleagues, It’s an exciting time to be an economist! The Department is expanding, over the next few years we will be hiring several people. We are hiring new faculty and developing new research opportunities in expanding evolving fields such as Neuroeconomics. We have already setup a new Facebook page – check it out if you have not already done so! Our students are doing well in their careers – many of our students have gone on to graduate programs in Economics, Law, Public Policy and Marketing to name a few. Others are now employed with government agencies (like the Department of Justice, Air Force, State Department, Marine Corps), financial institutions (Citigroup, Visa, Vangaurd, BB&T, Capital One) and a wide variety of private corporations (GE, E&Y, Deloitte Consulting, Xerox, Booz Allen). Our Ph.D.s are successfully finding academic jobs in colleges and universities around the world. Others are finding employment in industry at companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and many more! We would love to connect current Hokies with our alums. We want the VT Econ family to stay connected with each other follow and each others personal and professional successes. Help us launch and create the Economics Department LinkedIn community. Sudipta Sarangi Professor and Department Head Ph.D. (2000) Virginia Tech
Offices: 3016 Pamplin Hall, Mail Code 0316, 880 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061, US
View all jobs at Virginia Tech -- Economics DepartmentThe Department of Economics at Virginia Tech focuses on teaching, research and outreach in regard to economic issues at the state, national and international levels. We offer both undergraduate and graduate training for students who wish to concentrate in economics. In addition, we offer general education courses that provide undergraduates from across the university with a background in the business, policy and international aspects of economics they need to support their programs of study. Dear Students, Alumni and Colleagues, It’s an exciting time to be an economist! The Department is expanding, over the next few years we will be hiring several people. We are hiring new faculty and developing new research opportunities in expanding evolving fields such as Neuroeconomics. We have already setup a new Facebook page – check it out if you have not already done so! Our students are doing well in their careers – many of our students have gone on to graduate programs in Economics, Law, Public Policy and Marketing to name a few. Others are now employed with government agencies (like the Department of Justice, Air Force, State Department, Marine Corps), financial institutions (Citigroup, Visa, Vangaurd, BB&T, Capital One) and a wide variety of private corporations (GE, E&Y, Deloitte Consulting, Xerox, Booz Allen). Our Ph.D.s are successfully finding academic jobs in colleges and universities around the world. Others are finding employment in industry at companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and many more! We would love to connect current Hokies with our alums. We want the VT Econ family to stay connected with each other follow and each others personal and professional successes. Help us launch and create the Economics Department LinkedIn community. Sudipta Sarangi Professor and Department Head Ph.D. (2000) Virginia Tech
Offices: 3016 Pamplin Hall, Mail Code 0316, 880 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061, US
View all jobs at Virginia Tech -- Economics Department