Assistant Director of Student Success Programs

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Student Success Programs provides high-impact academic professional and personal support for undergraduate students within the College of Engineering from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. The Assistant Director will manage the day-to-day programmatic and operational needs of special programs such as the Clark Scholars Program and Student Transition Engineering Program (STEP) ensuring each program runs smoothly and meets its goals within established guidelines and deadlines. The Assistant Director will help students connect to other student services to support retention graduation and individual addition to leading these programs the Assistant Director provides stewardship of meeting rooms and general-use spaces ensuring these environments are well managed welcoming and supportive of student success and community building.

This position reports to the Executive Director and requires a highly motivated individual who can deliver a high level of interactive customer service while developing and maintaining collaborative relationships within the College and University environment.

Required Qualifications

A Masters degree (or a bachelors degree with relevant professional experience) in Engineering Education Counseling Student Personnel Services or a relevant field
Experience working in a student-focused setting such as academic advising classroom instruction counseling or related student services.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent tools for document creation data management and electronic file organization in a professional setting.
Ability to travel occasionally and work weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Proven record of excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated history of program or project management and event planning
Experience hiring and supervising undergraduate students
Experience owning a recurring newsletter or regular audience communication channel from concept to distribution.

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$68000 - $78000 Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

October 19 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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