Player Engagement Coordinator / Football

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Player Engagement Coordinator / Football is responsible for assisting the Sr. Director of Player Engagement / Football in preparing student athletes for personal, academic & athletic development/engagement success & community involvement. The position reports to the Sr. Director of Player Engagement / Football & Chief of Staff / Football and will work directly with the Director of Operations / Football. This role is responsible for adhering to all department & university policies & procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws & interpretations of the Atlantic Coast Conference [ACC] & National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA].

Required Qualifications

Working knowledge of programming & academic success within a collegiate athletic program.
Experience in working with &/or providing support to a diverse student-athlete population.
Robust organizational skills with the ability to independently handle multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Limited experience in planning & managing high quality events & programs.
Requires non-standard working hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience working in collegiate athletics or similar field.

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

The Player Engagement Coordinator / Football is responsible for assisting the Sr. Director of Player Engagement / Football in preparing student athletes for personal, academic & athletic development/engagement success & community involvement. The position reports to the Sr. Director of Player Engagement / Football & Chief of Staff / Football and will work directly with the Director of Operations / Football. This role is responsible for adhering to all department & university policies & procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws & interpretations of the Atlantic Coast Conference [ACC] & National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA].

Required Qualifications

Working knowledge of programming & academic success within a collegiate athletic program.
Experience in working with &/or providing support to a diverse student-athlete population.
Robust organizational skills with the ability to independently handle multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Limited experience in planning & managing high quality events & programs.
Requires non-standard working hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience working in collegiate athletics or similar field.
Relevant experience working with student-athlete development &/or academic support services within intercollegiate athletics.
Experience in an NCAA Division I Power 4 football program, including the recruitment of student athletes.
Experience in community outreach and engagement.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience.

Hours per week

29

Review Date

8/18/25

Additional Information

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THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS.

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 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 centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 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 Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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