What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Plans Coordinator position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Reporting to the BUILDS Supervisor, the primary role of the Assistant Plans Coordinator is to assist with maintaining architectural record documents in an organized and efficient manner in accordance with university and state standards.
The Assistant Plans Coordinator processes hard copy and digital records documents submitted by various departments and other sources, to ensure compliance with mandated rules and regulations.
Additionally, this position will visit the Records Management Storage (RMS) facility to retrieve records that are undocumented in the Laserfiche document management system. These records will be reviewed, scanned, digitized, and uploaded to Laserfiche Records repository as needed.
Required Qualifications
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$18-$23 per hour
Hours per week
Varies
Review Date
June 16, 2026
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
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 Facilities HR at opsHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Reporting to the BUILDS Supervisor, the primary role of the Assistant Plans Coordinator is to assist with maintaining architectural record documents in an organized and efficient manner in accordance with university and state standards.
The Assistant Plans Coordinator processes hard copy and digital records documents submitted by various departments and other sources, to ensure compliance with mandated rules and regulations.
Additionally, this position will visit the Records Management Storage (RMS) facility to retrieve records that are undocumented in the Laserfiche document management system. These records will be reviewed, scanned, digitized, and uploaded to Laserfiche Records repository as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Experience managing detailed file structures and organizing records within digital document management systems.
- Demonstrated experience working with documentation related to construction, engineering, or architectural design and construction.
- Demonstrated customer service experience.
- Proficient skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products such as Adobe Acrobat Pro and or Bluebeam.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse organization with strong communication skills and a proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and engage in several projects simultaneously.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Business, and/or recent experience in document management related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with Document Management Software similar to Laserfiche and Asset Works Aim.
- Prior experience in a higher education environment.
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$18-$23 per hour
Hours per week
Varies
Review Date
June 16, 2026
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
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 Facilities HR at opsHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $18 - $23