Coordinator for Inclusion & Belonging

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 a Coordinator for Inclusion & Belonging to join our Residential Well-being team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re committed to engaging residential students in programs, conversations, and experiences that develop cultural competency, foster inclusion, build bridges of understanding, and teach effective advocacy, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ROLE:
1) You’ll be joining the Residential Well-being team; a department centered on creating intentional residential communities that are characterized by belonging, flourishing, compassion for self and others, and meaningful engagement.
2) You’ll be reporting to a Managing Director in Residential Well-being, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment. 
3) You’ll be responsible for championing programs that allow students to develop meaningful relationships, build competencies and skills, recognize and value the diversity that is present within the Hokie Nation, and learn to live the Principles of Community. The Coordinator is responsible for helping students and the Virginia Tech community strengthen listening skills, increase empathy, facilitate healthy relationships, and foster a sense of belonging for all students.
4) You'll lead a team of approximately 15-25 Residential Well-being Student Leaders for Inclusion & Belonging who live in the residence halls and work to ensure that every student is engaged at the optimal level.
5) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
6) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $44,000- $46,000 with an on-campus apartment or $50,000-$52,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning.
3) THE TEAM: Students come first in Residential Well-being, and we’ve refocused structures, functions, roles, and processes with that in mind. To start, we separated housing functions to ensure that our Residential Well-being team can focus solely on fostering community, building relationships, and supporting students’ well-being and success, while working collaboratively with colleagues in housing and facilities. And in our new model, professional staff and student leaders are assigned to a group of students, rather than to buildings. These changes may sound small, but they underscore philosophical transformation at the heart of Residential Well-being

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Team-oriented and demonstrate adaptability, and initiative
• Demonstrate vision and creativity in program design and promotion
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and embrace change as an opportunity for creativity, learning, and improvement.
• Demonstrate a desire to promote diversity and inclusion to foster a safe, welcoming environment for students.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience with campus DEIB efforts
• Creativity in identifying, brainstorming, implementing, and evaluating programs and services for unmet needs of underserved and underrepresented communities
• Ability to respond effectively to crises
• Experience working with students in a complex, educational setting

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$44,000- $46,000 with an on-campus apartment or $50,000-$52,000

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with evening meetings weekly and on-call throughout the month

Review Date

02/01/2025

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 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.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Robin Atkins at atkinsrw@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.