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Associate Director for Outreach & Industry Engagement POP

🇺🇸 Blacksburg, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 24th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Virginia Tech is hiring an Associate Director for Outreach & Industry Engagement at the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. The role leads industry engagement, manages construction supply chain programs, and teaches a two-semester course sequence, while fostering partnerships with advisory boards and external stakeholders to support the school’s strategic initiatives.

Highlights

  • Lead industry engagement and collaborate with construction supply chain stakeholders.
  • Manage key programs and projects related to construction.
  • Teach a two-semester, six-credit course sequence for students.
  • Facilitate communication among school leadership, advisory boards, industry councils, and external partners.
  • Partner with the Advancement team to identify and secure funding to support initiatives.
  • Requires a Master’s degree in a related field and significant construction industry experience.
  • Experience in program management, leadership, marketing, and industry networking essential.
  • Preferred experience includes sponsorships/fundraising, university course development, and training delivery for industry.
  • Exempt appointment with 40+ hours per week; salary commensurate with experience.
  • Reports to the School Director with close ties to the Advancement Team and LINK.

Associate Director for Outreach & Industry Engagement POP Full Description

Job Description
This non-tenure track Professor of Practice position will provide leadership, program, and project management, particularly in collaboration with industry stakeholders in the construction supply chain. The role includes teaching a two-semester, six-credit course sequence, working directly with students as scheduled by the school director. As an industry and outreach liaison, the incumbent will facilitate communication and collaboration among the school, advisory board, industry advisory council, and external partners, current and future. Additionally, the position will work closely with the Advancement team to identify and secure resources supporting emerging school initiatives. 
Reporting Structure: Reports to the School Director and works closely with the Advancement Team, with a dotted line relationship to LINK.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in a closely related field to the position 
Significant experience working in the construction industry 
Previous experience networking with industry partners 
Demonstrated experience in program management 
Leadership and management experience 
Marketing experience 
Experience working with or serving on University Advisory Boards and/or Industry Boards of Directors
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work with sponsorships, fundraising, or related advancement experience 
Experience working in a university environment and working knowledge of university policy and procedures 
Experience with university course development and administration 
Experience with delivering training and credit or non-credit educational curricula for industry
 
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40 + as needed
Review Date
5/16/25
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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 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 Cheri Warren at CheriW@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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