Assistant Director, Precollege Outreach and Recruitment

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Precollege Outreach and Recruitment is responsible for planning and implementing pre-college outreach and recruitment programs that support college access and align with Virginia Tech's land-grant mission, ensuring programs comply with University, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations. The Assistant Director will collaborate with faculty interested in increasing public scientific literacy and public engagement with engineering. The Assistant Director also serves as a liaison between the Virginia Tech community and groups interested in promoting interest in engineering, including schools and nonprofits.

This position is full-time and will report to the Undergraduate Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator. It requires a highly motivated individual who can deliver a high level of interactive customer service while developing and maintaining collaborative relationships within and beyond the College and University environment.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree or Bachelor's Degree with experience in a similar field
Demonstrated history of experience with pre-college programming
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during summer camps (i.e., mid-June to the end of July)
Willingness to travel regionally (i.e., 2 – 4 weekends during the academic year)
Demonstrated knowledge of STEM education and K-12 and higher education systems
Demonstrated history of program or project management and event planning
Demonstrated history of communicating effectively with various audiences
Demonstrated history of working successfully with children in educational settings

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising undergraduate students
Experience with day camps and overnight camps
Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers
Experience working with families and providing college advising services
Experience with Slate (Customer Relationship Management system)
Demonstrated Presentation Skills

 

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$60,000 to $75,000 Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

40 plus

Review Date

November 21, 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