What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virginia Beef Cattle Center of Excellence Coordinator position at Virginia Tech?
Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific, Veterinary Medicine
Job Description
Provide coordination and technical assistance for implementation of a Beef Center of Excellence. The objective of the Center is to assimilate, develop, and deliver research-based information to improve the profitability of Virginia’s beef industry. Primary responsibilities will include compilation, organization, and publication of existing resources in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine by working closely with faculty and staff to create websites, educational materials, and a social media presence. The candidate will also work closely with faculty to translate research information into educational materials beneficial to the industry.
Coordinate the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and collaborate with faculty and industry partners to provide educational leadership related to beef cattle production.
Participate fully in the policies and programs of Virginia Cooperative Extension.
This is a full-time, restricted appointment with continuation based on availability of funding and needs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an agriculture related field.
Educational background and related experience in livestock production and marketing
Strong organizational, time management, communication and writing skills
Ability to work as part of a team with faculty, Extension Specialists, Extension Agents, and industry
Computer applications and software aptitude including design and management of websites and social media platforms.
Candidates must have ability and willingness to travel, along with willingness to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and expertise in beef production
Extension programming experience and expertise
Pay Band
3; Salary
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
36,501-50,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
10/13/2025
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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Advertised: September 22, 2025
Applications close: October 13, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
