Workforce Development Project Manager

Job Description The Program Manager is responsible for managing the administrative and programmatic requirements of the Coastal Virginia Conservation & Resilience Corps program and other workforce development initiatives at the Virginia Tech Coastal Collaborator in Hampton, Virginia. This includes recruiting and placing 15 AmeriCorps volunteers at local organizations in southeastern Virginia, tracking AmeriCorps volunteer information and accomplishments, and assisting the Program Director with Host Site relationship building and grant management. Required Qualifications Minimum one year of experience in workforce development related program management, volunteer or internship coordination, or similar fields. Experience working with students and industry professionals Proficiency in Microsoft Office Valid Driver’s License Ability to work independently and on a team with a variety of populations. Ability to implement and follow required policies and procedures. Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing work priorities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with database and grant reporting systems, preferred Experience with AmeriCorps programming, preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Pay Band 4 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information $18.00 - $22.00 Hours per week 1500 Hour / Wage Review Date August 25, 2026 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 communitydedicated 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 officesandresearch 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 Wendy Stout at View email address on click.appcast.io during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)