Graduate Program Professional Coordinator

Graduate Program Professional Coordinator

Blacksburg, Virginia – Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics seeks a responsible and creative Professional Coordinator to administer and manage its graduate programs. The Coordinator will work independently under the supervision of the Graduate Director and Department Head.

• Recruit prospective students and advise current students on departmental programs (4+1, Online MS, Traditional MS, PhD, graduate certificates); provide academic information and initial advising; manage applications, assistantship awards and course registrations.
• Promote, recruit and advise for the 4+1 and Graduate Dual enrollment programs within the department and beyond.
• Provide graduate student support services including progress reports, plans of study, student outcome assessments, office space and HR administration of graduate student employment (assistantship agreements).
• Serve as the department’s primary point‑of‑contact with the Graduate School to ensure policy compliance and strategic alignment.
• Assist faculty in governance processes when creating new graduate courses, certificates, etc.
• Identify internal funding sources for graduate students.
• Work with the Communications Manager to develop marketing and recruitment materials (website, social media, department displays, PowerPoint, flyers, etc.) and maintain an AAEC graduate alumni database.
• Serve on various committees to support department development and improvement.
• Maintain departmental key inventory and distribute keys appropriately.
• Provide redundancy with the Assistant Director for Business Operations in covering key responsibilities (e.g., new hire paperwork, Banner transactions) when unavailable.
• Continuously enhance knowledge of relevant software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Acrobat, Banner, Hokie, SPA, Submittable, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or training.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to represent and market the graduate program across multiple platforms.
• Strong people skills and rapport‑building ability with students, faculty, and the campus community.
• Comfortable and respectful working in a diverse multicultural environment.

• Master’s degree in agriculture and applied economics or related discipline, with student support or advising experience.
• Familiarity with multiple campus units and Virginia Tech systems (especially Banner and Slate).
• Knowledge of university travel policies and procedures.

Pay Band: 4 – Salary: $45,000–$50,000. Overtime:
Non‑Exempt, eligible for overtime. Appointment Type:
Regular. Current Position:
Open until filled.

Virginia Tech is unable to support a visa for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Virginia Tech, dedicated to its motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve), 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, Virginia Tech enhances the quality of life in Virginia and worldwide, offering more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of over 36,000 students across eight undergraduate colleges, the College of Medicine, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Graduate School, and the Honors College.

Virginia Tech’s presence includes 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 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 that of other employees or applicants.

Virginia Tech encourages the participation of all qualified individuals in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Chunbei Wang (chunbeiwang) at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: November 7, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled