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    Special Projects Manager to VP for Strategic Affairs and Diversity - Blacksburg, United States - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, United States

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    Special Projects Manager to VP for Strategic Affairs and Diversity

    Job no:

    529364

    Work type:
    Hourly Wage/Part-Time

    Senior management:
    President

    Department:
    VP Strategic Affairs

    Location:
    Blacksburg, Virginia

    Categories:
    Administrative / Clerical

    Job Description

    Reporting directly to the Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Diversity, the Special Projects Manager will work with the VP on special initiatives in support of

    The Virginia Tech Difference:
    Advancing Beyond Boundaries (Virginia Tech's strategic plan) and the diversity strategic plans.

    Projects may revolve around strategic planning, the continuous planning process for the university, fiscal support, event planning, designing presentations, data collection and analysis, and administrative support.


    The Special Projects Manager may work on developing contact rosters, conduct web searches, build databases, write briefs on subjects supporting the VP's work, draft emails and correspondences, calendar support, and develop forms and approval processes as needed.

    The Special Projects Manager will be able to work independently, be a self-starter, maintain contact with the VP, maintain confidentiality, and provide timely updates and communication on projects.

    Required Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in business administration or related area.

    Extensive organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage tasks across multiple concurrent projects.

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    Demonstrated ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and community partners.
    Experience coordinating and planning events in a higher education setting.
    Skilled at performing multiple duties related to programs and initiatives across a variety of university operational and administrative workflows.
    Ability to confidentially work with sensitive data and information.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience working in higher education, strategic planning, or project management
    Familiarity with working with VT campus stakeholders and partners.
    Working knowledge of tools such as Excel, Google/Microsoft Forms, QuestionPro, Qualtrics, Tableau, etc.

    Pay Band

    4

    Appointment Type

    Regular

    Salary Information

    $25/hr +, commensurate with experience

    Review Date

    5/30/2024

    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 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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers.

    A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.


    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, please contact

    Amanda Lucas

    at

    during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.


    Advertised:
    April 25, 2024

    Applications close:
    #J-18808-Ljbffr


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