Pamplin+ Project Director

Job Description

The Pamplin Project Director provides leadership and operational coordination for the project-based learning components of the Pamplin undergraduate cohort curriculum. The role supports the BUS 1004–4004 course series, which integrates cross-disciplinary team projects, experiential learning, and professional development throughout the student experience.

The Pamplin Project Director is a 12-month annual position, reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs. The Project Director develops and manages external partnerships that support student projects, particularly in BUS 3004 community-based service projects and BUS 4004 corporate capstone projects. The Project Director ensures that projects align with course learning objectives, provide meaningful experiential learning opportunities, and strengthen connections between Pamplin students and industry partners.

In addition, the Project Director works closely with course faculty leads to review syllabi and assignments, support coordination across course sections, facilitates a semesterly student project showcase, and implements assessment of learning across the course series. The Project Director may also teach a section of any of the BUS 1004-4004 courses.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:
–Client Partnership Development and Project Management
–Coordination Across the BUS 1004–4004 Course Series
–Student Project Showcase
–Assessment of Learning
–Coordination of Pamplin Professional Development Modules

Work Location & Flexibility:
This position will be based in Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg Campus. To ensure comprehensive training and integration into our college culture, the position will be fully on-site for the first six months. After this period, the role may shift to a hybrid schedule with up to one day of telework per week, subject to departmental needs. Some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in business, higher education, or related field; or bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience teaching project-based courses; previous experience in multiple course section coordination or curriculum scaffolding; previous experience in business industry or consulting role working with clients.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

starting at $90,000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

4/20/2026; open until filled

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.

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.