Department Operations Assistant

• Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Sociology

• Administrative / Clerical

• Hourly Wage/Part-Time

• Virginia Tech

Job Description

The Department Operations Assistant will support the day-to-day management of the department of Sociology ensuring smooth operations and effective communication. This role involves administrative support, communication and information management, student support and academic progress, event coordination and engagement, and faculty support. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic academic environment.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with people in an environment that serves and/or develops others such as the fields of higher education or event management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to establishing positive, productive working relationships with various groups of constituents
• Demonstrated abilities in organizing a wide range of tasks efficiently and effectively
• Experience designing and implementing programs, events, and/or educational activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience
• Familiarity with record-keeping software utilized by Virginia Tech
• Experience maintaining websites, managing social media, and supporting communications strategy for a public-facing organization

Pay Band

2

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience, min. $20/hr.

Hours per week

25-30

Review Date

2/9/2026

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 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 institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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