Project Coordinator for Communications and Marketing

$41,600 - $52,000/Yr

Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Blacksburg, VA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Project Coordinator for Communications and Marketing at the Office for Inclusion and Diversity (OID) plays a crucial role in supporting initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the institution. This part-time position involves managing the communications production calendar, preparing for meetings, and coordinating high-level events. The coordinator will work closely with the Director of Communications and Marketing to ensure effective project delivery and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the OID communications production calendar.
• Prepare for meetings and presentations with cross-department and campus teams.
• Coordinate projects such as the Future Faculty Diversity Program and the Faculty Women of Color in the Academy National Conference.
• Develop contact rosters and conduct web searches.
• Build databases and write briefs supporting the communications team's work.
• Draft emails and correspondence as needed.
• Develop forms and approval processes for various projects.
• Maintain contact with the Director and provide timely updates on projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and/or professional experience.
• Extensive organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging.
• Ability to handle sensitive data and information confidentially.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in higher education, strategic planning, and/or project management.
• Understanding of marketing and marketing campaign deliverables.
• Familiarity with working with Virginia Tech campus stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of tools like Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Google Forms.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Participation in university shared governance.