Experiential Learning Coordinator

A distinctive element of a Virginia Tech education is the focus on experiential learning that strives to enhance the educational experience and provide students a bridge to their professional plans. These active learning experiences may be delivered in the studio or design lab, via study abroad, or in the context of an internship.

The Experiential Learning Coordinator plays a pivotal role in helping to enhance the educational experience of undergraduate students in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD). This individual will assist in coordinating an array of experiential learning opportunities, including internships and job opportunities, service-learning experiences, and collaborative projects, with a particular focus on facilitating corporate-sponsored design projects. The coordinator will assist faculty and the dean’s office in facilitating communications internal and external to the university, helping to support the successful integration of real-world experiences into the academic experiences of our students.

The Experiential Learning Coordinator will support the college in achieving its goals related to increased access, engagement, retention, graduation, and career placement.

Key responsibilities of the position include Experiential Learning Coordination, Corporate Sponsored Studio Projects Management, Administrative and Logistical Support, Student and Faculty Engagement, and Continuous Improvement

•Bachelor’s degree.
•Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
•Proven ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
•Demonstrated experience in maintaining relationships with corporate partners and industry professionals.
•Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, and external stakeholders.

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Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Regular

Salary range is $55,000-60,000

40 hours per week

July 7, 2025

This position would be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement of up to 1-2 days of remote work per week following a fully onsite onboarding period to support successful training and transition.

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 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 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.