Arts Program Coordinator and Studio 72 Living Learning Community Program Director

Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We’re currently searching for Arts Program Coordinator and Studio 72 Living Learning Community Program Director to join Student Engagement and Campus Life team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about providing outstanding experiences for our 30,000+ students, please keep reading.

Here’s what you need to know about the role:

1) You’ll be joining the Student Engagement and Campus Life team; a department centered on uplifting the student experience by cultivating affirming environments, promoting holistic well-being, and providing exceptional services, programs, and facilities. You will also be supported by colleagues in Living Learning Programs.

2) You’ll be reporting to the Arts Program Director, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment. 

3) The Arts Program Coordinator supports the Studio 72 Living Learning Community and its 100+ student members as they experience the LLC and arts at Virginia Tech in a learning centric and relationship focused environment. Additional responsibilities include the support of arts programming for the Blacksburg and Roanoke campuses.

4) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.

5) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $45,000 - 49,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, art history, arts administration, arts education, or a related field.
● Demonstrated understanding of diverse arts disciplines.
● Demonstrated ability to inspire and teach others through the arts.
● Demonstrated creativity and robust idea generation.
● Demonstrated administrative experience including supervision and budget.
● Demonstrated ability to navigate conflict, multiple stakeholder groups, and competing priorities gracefully through exceptional communication.
● Demonstrated collaboration and engagement with individuals from assorted backgrounds and multicultural communities, within and across organizational boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications

● Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
● Experience managing art and teaching art at any level (K-12, collegiate)
● Experience designing and implementing small-scale events
● Demonstrated capacity and skill in organizing a wide range of varied tasks efficiently and effectively
● Experience in basic art installation protocol.

Pay Band

N/A

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$45,000 -49,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

06/15/2025

Additional Information

- The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with evenings and weekends as need.
- The selected candidate must have a background check and a driver's check demonstrating a clean driving record.

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.

About Student Affairs: Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!  

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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