Description

Job Description

The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) of Virginia Tech is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, customer-focused Program Coordinator who embodies Virginia Tech's motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). The Program Coordinator reports to the Program Portfolio Manager for Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) and serves as a member of the CPE team that supports LLI (see LLI website for more information). LLI is a member-driven, volunteer organization that draws on the wealth of knowledge in the New River Valley region and beyond to provide intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for adults 50 and older.

This position provides critical administrative, logistical, and communication support functions of the program operations. Exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and outstanding customer service skills in working with a senior demographic are required. The successful candidate must be able to organize and prioritize competing demands, work collaboratively with staff and volunteer leaders, independently manage their time and responsibilities, and comfortably learn and use new technology. A self-motivated individual with a penchant for lifelong learning who enjoys working with volunteers will be a great addition to the team.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills/experience and a passion for community service
• Exceptional administrative, organizational and time management skills with ability to execute program plans
• Proficient computer skills such as email tools, data entry, and manipulating Excel spreadsheets
• High comfort level with learning new software
• Experience in setting up classroom A/V equipment
• Ability to work and make decisions independently with minimal supervision while functioning in a team environment
• Ability to assess and balance competing priorities, ensuring efforts are consistently directed toward the most critical program objectives
• Ability to track and manage numerous details, working with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a continuing education setting or project management environment with a focus on program coordination
• Experience with marketing and communications, such as newsletter creation, social media posts, and preparation of printed materials
• Experience with Office 365, Zoom, and ability to learn other systems required for the position
• Experience analyzing data and preparing effective and concise reports

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Wage-Restricted

Salary Information

$20 - $25/hour, commensurate with experience

Hours per week

Up to 29 hours per week

Review Date

9/23/2025

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 Shelly Jobst at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: September 10, 2025
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