Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)
Program Coordinator, Lifelong Learning Institute of Virginia Tech (LLI)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), Blacksburg, Virginia, us, 24062
Overview
Program Coordinator, Lifelong Learning Institute of Virginia Tech (LLI) Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time | Department: CE Program Development | Location: Blacksburg, Virginia | Category: Program/Project Management The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) of Virginia Tech is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, customer-focused Program Coordinator who embodies Virginia Tech’s motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). The Program Coordinator reports to the Program Portfolio Manager for Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) and serves as a member of the CPE team that supports LLI. LLI is a member-driven, volunteer organization that provides intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for adults 50 and older in the New River Valley region and beyond. This position provides critical administrative, logistical, and communication support for program operations. It requires exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and outstanding customer service when working with a senior demographic. The successful candidate must be able to organize and prioritize competing demands, collaborate with staff and volunteer leaders, manage time independently, and learn new technology. A self-motivated individual with a penchant for lifelong learning who enjoys working with volunteers will be a great addition to the team.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative, logistical, and communication support for LLI program operations.
Required Qualifications
Excellent customer service skills/experience and a passion for community service
Exceptional administrative, organizational, and time management skills with ability to execute program plans
Proficient computer skills such as email tools, data entry, and manipulating Excel spreadsheets
High comfort level with learning new software
Experience in setting up classroom A/V equipment
Ability to work and make decisions independently with minimal supervision while functioning in a team environment
Ability to assess and balance competing priorities, ensuring efforts are directed toward the most critical program objectives
Ability to track and manage numerous details with a high degree of accuracy
Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a continuing education setting or project management with a focus on program coordination
Experience with marketing and communications, such as newsletter creation, social media, and printed materials
Experience with Office 365, Zoom, and ability to learn other systems required for the position
Experience analyzing data and preparing effective and concise reports
Pay, Schedule, and Appointment Pay: $20 - $25/hour, commensurate with experience
Up to 29 hours per week • Overtime status: Non-Exempt
Review Date: 9/23/2025
Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech Virginia Tech is committed to Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). It is a comprehensive land‑grant institution that offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 students across multiple campuses and institutes. It operates as a leading global research institution with vast outreach and extension activities.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. The university does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Shelly Jobst at sjobst@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Program Coordinator, Lifelong Learning Institute of Virginia Tech (LLI) Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time | Department: CE Program Development | Location: Blacksburg, Virginia | Category: Program/Project Management The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) of Virginia Tech is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, customer-focused Program Coordinator who embodies Virginia Tech’s motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). The Program Coordinator reports to the Program Portfolio Manager for Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) and serves as a member of the CPE team that supports LLI. LLI is a member-driven, volunteer organization that provides intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for adults 50 and older in the New River Valley region and beyond. This position provides critical administrative, logistical, and communication support for program operations. It requires exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and outstanding customer service when working with a senior demographic. The successful candidate must be able to organize and prioritize competing demands, collaborate with staff and volunteer leaders, manage time independently, and learn new technology. A self-motivated individual with a penchant for lifelong learning who enjoys working with volunteers will be a great addition to the team.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative, logistical, and communication support for LLI program operations.
Required Qualifications
Excellent customer service skills/experience and a passion for community service
Exceptional administrative, organizational, and time management skills with ability to execute program plans
Proficient computer skills such as email tools, data entry, and manipulating Excel spreadsheets
High comfort level with learning new software
Experience in setting up classroom A/V equipment
Ability to work and make decisions independently with minimal supervision while functioning in a team environment
Ability to assess and balance competing priorities, ensuring efforts are directed toward the most critical program objectives
Ability to track and manage numerous details with a high degree of accuracy
Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a continuing education setting or project management with a focus on program coordination
Experience with marketing and communications, such as newsletter creation, social media, and printed materials
Experience with Office 365, Zoom, and ability to learn other systems required for the position
Experience analyzing data and preparing effective and concise reports
Pay, Schedule, and Appointment Pay: $20 - $25/hour, commensurate with experience
Up to 29 hours per week • Overtime status: Non-Exempt
Review Date: 9/23/2025
Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech Virginia Tech is committed to Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). It is a comprehensive land‑grant institution that offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 students across multiple campuses and institutes. It operates as a leading global research institution with vast outreach and extension activities.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. The university does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Shelly Jobst at sjobst@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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