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The Assistant Director plans and oversees Corps engagement and events through strategic communication, volunteer management, and data records. This role collaborates with University Advancement to promote institutional objectives related to alumni engagement and fundraising.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with extensive professional experience in planning and executing special events. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in budget management, stakeholder relationship building, and technical tools like Microsoft Office.
In coordination with the Director of Alumni Relations, the Assistant Director plans and oversees the Corps engagement and events through effective communication methods, strategic volunteer management, and data/records management. Reports to the Director of Alumni Relations and works closely with the Chief Advancement Officer.
This position will work collaboratively with the members of Corps and University Advancement to pursue and promote institutional objectives related to alumni engagement, communications, and fundraising.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Event Planning:
Extensive professional experience in planning and executing special events.
Event Coordination:
Documented history of success in selecting event dates, managing calendars, coordinating with caterers, venues, and vendors, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution.
Relationship Building:
Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that foster meaningful engagement with diverse stakeholders.
Interpersonal Skills:
Strong ability to interact effectively with a wide range of constituencies, including vendors and external partners.
Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate ideas clearly in both written documents and verbal presentations
Organizational & Project Management Skills:
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Budget Management:
Experience managing event budgets and ensuring cost-effective planning and execution.
Guest & Logistics Management:
Proficient in managing guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, and event materials such as nametags, scripts, bios, and day-of-event supplies.
Post-Event Evaluation:
Ability to conduct event closeouts, including compiling final reports, analyzing feedback, and maintaining inventory of supplies and promotional items.
Technical Proficiency:
Experience using a variety of software tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Alumni and Volunteer Engagement:
Familiarity with alumni relations operations and volunteer program coordination, particularly within a university or nonprofit setting.
Student and Young Alumni Outreach:
Knowledge of best practices for engaging young alumni and current students through targeted programming and communications.
Technical Proficiency:
Working knowledge of fundraising and/or event planning systems such as Blackbaud (AIMS), Doodle, and/or Google Workspace.
Event Planning Expertise:
Demonstrated experience in planning and executing special events in support of university advancement or similar initiatives.
Interpersonal Effectiveness:
Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in higher education.
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Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Regular
50,000-55,000
40
07/13/2026
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
A cover letter and resume are required when applying.
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.
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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