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Virginia Tech

Location: BlacksburgVA 24061 Document ID: AB453-0Q48 Posted on: 2017-12-1812/18/2017 Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-01-17
 

Graduate Program Coordinator & Advisor

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT-serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.

Position Summary:
The School of Architecture + Design in the College of Architecture & Urban Studies is seeking a full-time Graduate Program Coordinator and Advisor for graduate students. This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the graduate architecture programs including the Master of Architecture programs [MArch1, MArch2, & MArch3], Master of Science in Architecture and Architectural Design Research PhD programs at the Blacksburg campus, as well as, at the Washington Alexandria Architecture Center [ WAAC ]. The role entails assisting the graduate program chair in managing:
• Admissions operations including recruitment, application processes, and orientation programs
• Graduate student advising, including managing progress to degree reporting and establishing plans of study
• Contract management and accounting for all graduate assistantship stipends and tuition remissions

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education, student development, counseling, architecture or related field, or equivalent education and/or work experience.
- Considerable experience in a combination of academic program administration and academic advising in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in creating, editing, and handling professional documents and correspondence, and managing confidential files and materials, and auditing work.
- Basic computer skills and experience with software such as Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
- Must enjoy working with students and interacting with prospective students and their families.
- Professional demeanor and both a service-oriented and team attitude is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using student information systems such as BANNER .
- Demonstrated understanding of University policies and procedures, including those of the Graduate School.
- Experience in event planning and facilitating workshops.



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