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Program Coordinator, Institute for Advanced Computing

🇺🇸 Alexandria, VA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $20 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ November 13th, 2025

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Virginia Tech is hiring a Program Coordinator for the Institute for Advanced Computing. This part-time role supports the Master of Engineering programs by managing student records, handling inquiries, liaising with prospective students and partners, organizing events, and backing up administrative staff.

Highlights
  • Provide administrative support for graduate students in the Master of Engineering programs.
  • Maintain student records and coordinate form submissions to the Graduate School.
  • Serve as a representative contact for prospective students, corporate partners, and vendors.
  • Assist with scheduling and preparing various academic and career events.
  • Proven skills with word processing, Excel, and Google Suite required.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience mandatory.
  • Preferred qualifications include higher education degree, communication skills, independence, and experience with diverse student populations.
  • Compensation starts at $20 per hour, part-time with 20-29 hours per week.
  • Reports to the Director of Master of Engineering in Computer Science.
  • Criminal conviction check required for successful candidate.

Program Coordinator, Institute for Advanced Computing Full Description

Job Description
The Part-time Program Coordinator, Institute for Advanced Computing performs duties in support of the Institute for Advanced Computing Master of Engineering (MEng) programs. The position will report to the Director of Master of Engineering in Computer Science. The main responsibilities include (1) provide day-to-day support for graduate students enrolled in the MEng programs, including maintaining student records, inquiries and form submission to the Graduate school and registration; (2) act as a contact and representative of the MEng programs to prospective students, corporate partners, vendors and others; (3) assist with the scheduling and preparation of events, including open houses, information sessions, committee meetings, career fairs, and other activities; and (4) provide backup for other MEng administrative staff.

Required Qualifications
- Experience providing administrative support in a professional office environment;
- proven computer skills and experience with a variety of computer software such as word
processing and Excel spreadsheet and Google Suite;
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of training and/or experience;
- demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a wide range of clientele, including students, prospective students, faculty/staff members, administrators and other visitors.

Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in higher education or related field;
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- ability to work independently;
- good organizational skills;
- experience supporting graduate students in higher education/continuing education settings;
- previous experience maintaining student records;
- interest and experience in working effectively with a diverse student population.

Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience, starting at $20/hr
Hours per week
20-29
Review Date
November 21, 2025

Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
 
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