What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Scholar Support position at Virginia Tech?
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Executive VP & Provost
Department: Academic Advising Initiatives
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Other, Student Affairs / Services
Job Description
The Assistant Director for Scholar Support plays a vital role in supporting undergraduate student achievement through academic programming, personalized support, and strategic initiatives. This position is housed within the office of Scholar Support and is responsible for coaching, program development, and assessment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in student affairs/development, counseling, educational administration, educational psychology, or another closely related field.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and presentation skills.
High initiative level and ability to work independently.
Ability to effectively collaborate with academic departments, staff, faculty, and administrators.
Experience mentoring and providing academic support.
Experience working with student organizations.
Maintain regular office hours during the week. Most hours should fall on Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., though occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree.
Experience with Navigate preferred.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
55,000
Hours per week
40 , some overtime required
Review Date
September 18, 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.
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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 Jamiece Hollimion at jamiece@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: September 3, 2025
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