Assistant Director Of Undergraduate Research

Job Description

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides university-level support to students and faculty to ensure the highest level of access to and quality of the undergraduate research experience. The Assistant Director will serve as a "face" of the OUR, educating students and the broader university community about undergraduate research practices and benefits, services offered by OUR, and how to maximize the undergraduate research experience through one on one advising, informational presentations, campus events, and electronic newsletters.

The Assistant Director will manage several undergraduate research programs, including program marketing, application process, participant selection, student advising, and any related event planning. The Assistant Director will also plan and coordinate OUR summer programming for undergraduate research programs and support the Undergraduate Research Excellence Program. The Assistant Director will train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students who serve in OUR and will travel with students as a chaperone to 1-3 research conferences annually. This position requires occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree, plus relevant experience.

● Experience working with students to promote their professional development.

● Excellent organization, time management, and interpersonal skills.

● Excellent communication skills including the ability to give effective presentations.

● Administrative experience organizing and managing workflows, such as application processes.

● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

● Proficiency with Microsoft suites of tools.

● Experience handling and maintaining the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

● Master's degree.

● Experience conducting research, particularly as an undergraduate.

● Supervisory experience.

● Experience developing and facilitating trainings/workshops.

● Experience managing academic programs.

● Experience planning events.

● Experience mentoring or advising undergraduate students.

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Up to $52,000, commensurate with experience

Review Date

June 17, 2024

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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 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, 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 Keri Swaby at kswaby@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.