What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Director for Research Development and in coordination with the Business Manager, this position supports CECE project faculty in proposal development, project budgeting and milestone tracking, and final product editing and formatting. The project coordinator also provides administrative support including maintaining the CECE project database, working with the Director for Research Development in analyzing and tracking the status of CECE’s project portfolio, scheduling unit-wide business meetings, and other project-related work as needed. Must be a detail-oriented, team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$48,000 up to maximum of $52,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
7/62026
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.
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 Holly Carroll at hcarroll@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Under the supervision of the Director for Research Development and in coordination with the Business Manager, this position supports CECE project faculty in proposal development, project budgeting and milestone tracking, and final product editing and formatting. The project coordinator also provides administrative support including maintaining the CECE project database, working with the Director for Research Development in analyzing and tracking the status of CECE’s project portfolio, scheduling unit-wide business meetings, and other project-related work as needed. Must be a detail-oriented, team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
- Detail-oriented
- Experience with learning and mastering organizational systems
- Experience with financial concepts (e.g. budgeting, accounting, expense tracking)
- Demonstrated experience in editing and formatting reports and/or materials for public consumption
- Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Possess experience with university administration and systems
- Experience with grant submissions
- Competency with MS Teams, Microsoft Office suite, and Canva
- Experience in a fast-paced environment
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$48,000 up to maximum of $52,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
7/62026
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.
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 Holly Carroll at hcarroll@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $48,000