Program Coordinator, VT GPS

This is a SCHEV-position that facilitates educational opportunity, access and degree completion for low-income students in all Virginia Tech majors. The coordinator will inform prospective students and their families about post-secondary education opportunities; help prepare students for a smooth high school-to-college transition; advocate for Pell-eligible students participating in the CAC pre-college programs and gather data and assist with program evaluation. This position reports to the Associate Vice Provost for College Access. Limited telecommuting and hybrid working arrangements are available.

Bachelor’s degree
Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to work with multiple constituents throughout the state and region
Experience working with underrepresented and underserved students and their families
Travel and the ability to work some evenings and weekends

Virginia Tech knowledge through education or work experience
Experience with college access, student success and retention strategies
Familiarity with federal financial aid programs
Basic data analysis skills

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Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

50,000 - 60,000

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July 17, 2026

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 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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