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Assistant Director, Scholar Support

Develop strategic initiatives to enhance undergraduate student academic success
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Entry Level
$55,000 USD / year
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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Oversees human resource policies, benefits, and workforce development for state employees in Virginia.

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Assistant Director, Scholar Support

The Assistant Director for Scholar Support plays a vital role in supporting undergraduate student achievement through academic programming, personalized support, and strategic initiatives. This position is housed within the office of Scholar Support and is responsible for coaching, program development, and assessment.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, preferably in student affairs/development, counseling, educational administration, educational psychology, or another closely related field. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and presentation skills. High initiative level and ability to work independently. Ability to effectively collaborate with academic departments, staff, faculty, and administrators. Experience mentoring and providing academic support. Experience working with student organizations. Maintain regular office hours during the week. Most hours should fall on Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., though occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree. Experience with Navigate preferred.

Overtime Status:

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type:

Regular

Salary Information:

55,000

Hours per week:

40+, some overtime required

Review Date:

September 18, 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 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.

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

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Assistant Director, Scholar Support
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
$55,000 USD / year
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About Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Oversees human resource policies, benefits, and workforce development for state employees in Virginia.