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:
DIRECTOR , VIRGINIA TECH RICHMOND AND HAMPTON ROADS CENTERS
The director serves as the lead Outreach and International Affairs ( OIA ) representative in the Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. In fulfilling academic and administrative responsibilities, the director is charged with pursuing priorities that reflect all three missions of the university: teaching, research, and outreach.
The director will continue the process of building an organizational culture and
service ethos while promoting a culture of innovative programming, systematic
improvement, and accountability. S/he must have the presence and diplomatic acumen
to navigate the highest circles of regional government, industry, and the academy.
The director will lead the centers' efforts to build cooperative relationships and
create partnerships between community leaders and colleagues across the spectrum of Virginia Tech's faculty and staff, to catalyze, facilitate, and support initiatives throughout the Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. The director is expected to actively engage in community-based organizations across the regions, contribute productively to regional economic growth and development initiatives, and enhance the financial viability and capability of the Virginia Tech Richmond and Hampton Roads Centers. S/he is responsible for developing and delivering courses, seminars, workshops, certificate programs, donor sponsored technical assistance programs, association meetings and conferences, and other contract-specific credit and non-credit programs. These initiatives will be geared towards the regions' industry, government, and educational institutions in the emergent destination areas and strategic growth areas (http://provost.vt.edu/destination-areas.html) of the university. The director will also oversee the expansion of innovative graduate programs and ongoing operations related to the delivery of all graduate degree programs (e.g., Business Administration, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies & Public Administration).
The director is expected to possess a thorough understanding of resource allocation and align resources with strategic goals of the centers. The director will be responsible for generating program revenues and meeting annual revenue targets through the development of a robust, diverse program portfolio that meets the needs of both regions. Virginia Tech seeks a seasoned, dynamic leader who is able to capitalize on the remarkable possibilities ahead for the regions in the following sectors: manufacturing, energy, healthcare, government, and finance. The director will report to the associate vice president for engagement and will be an integral member of the outreach and international affairs leadership team.

Required Qualifications:
Master's degree and significant experience in program development, planning, implementation, and administration in a higher education setting.
Demonstrated record of leadership, supervision, program and client development, marketing, advertising, and in revenue generation activities.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Experience managing a comprehensive program portfolio.
Strong track record of success in administrative functions including financial oversight, budget development, and human resources management.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain collaborative relationships.
Strong computing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree or terminal degree in the field.
Knowledge of current technologies in digital, multi-media, and online learning methodologies.
Demonstrated track-record in community engagement activities.
Experience in university-based academic programs, conferences, and special events planning and implementation.
Demonstrated ability to identify and secure new sources of institutional and external funding.
Experience with university and/or state policies and procedures.
Experience working remotely (in a location different than main business location).



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