When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day—guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We’re currently searching for a Sport Club Coordinator to join our Recreational Sports team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you’re passionate about sports, wellbeing and student development, please keep reading.

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:
1) You’ll be joining the Recreational Sports team; a department centered on promoting wellbeing, physical activity, sport and fitness by providing excellent recreational facilities and programs.
2) You’ll be reporting to the Assistant Director of Sports Clubs, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.?
3) You’ll be responsible for the administration and management of the university's sport club program consisting of 30+ competitive teams with over 1,600 student athletes
4) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $52,000 - $56,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Business, or closely related field and equivalent related experience.
• Prior experience working in a recreational or athletic administrative setting or closely related field.
• Demonstrated passion for student developmentCommitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with a diverse student, staff, alumni and guest population.
• Considerable experience using a computer and software system with evidence of proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet preparation and utilization, database entry and maintenance.
• Must possess strong organizational skills that include the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and perform multiple functions with overlapping deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and operate within a team based environment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Sports Management, Higher Education, Recreation or related field.
• Prior work experience within collegiate sport or recreation.
• Experience advising students in a higher education setting.
• Experience supervising full or part-time employees
• Experience with sports management database systems such as Innosoft Fusion, IM Leagues, etc.
• Experience with marketing, communication and social media management.

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. As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and a leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 38,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across the commonwealth and manages a research portfolio of more than $556 million. The university fulfills its role as a land-grant institution by fostering a collaborative environment that integrates technology into all disciplines, so that the Virginia Tech community can serve as a force for positive change around the commonwealth, the country, and the world. Through experiential learning, future-focused research, and an inclusive, spirited culture, Virginia Tech strives to accomplish the charge of its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Virginia Tech has a 2,600-acre main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia; a significant presence across the commonwealth, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia, the Health Sciences and Technol...ogy Campus in Roanoke, and sites in Newport News and Richmond; educational and research facilities across the state; a study-abroad site in Switzerland; and a 1,800-acre agriculture research farm near the main campus. The campus proper is located in the New River Valley and is 38 miles southwest of Roanoke.

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