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General Coordinator, Community Engagement

Classification Information

Community Engagement
Community Engagement works collaboratively with and through groups of people affiliated by geographic proximity, special interest, or similar situations to address issues affecting the well-being of those people in order to bring about environmental and behavioral changes that will improve the community and its members. It often involves partnerships and coalitions that help mobilize resources and influence systems, change relationships among partners, and serve as catalysts for changing policies, programs, and practices.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 2
Intermediate: These positions require some experience and education but are not expected to act independently.
G - General Administration
Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Coordinator of Community Engagement plays a pivotal role in advancing the university’s goals by organizing and executing programs that foster meaningful connections and collaborations with the surrounding community. This role involves working with a variety of stakeholders to enhance engagement, strengthen relationships, and create initiatives that positively impact the community. As an individual contributor, the General Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of community engagement activities. This includes collaborating with various internal and external partners to identify and address the needs of the community, ensuring that events and programs are aligned with the university’s broader strategic objectives. The General Coordinator will assist in the development and execution of outreach programs, community partnerships, and initiatives designed to increase awareness and participation in university-driven community projects. This includes organizing events, managing logistics, coordinating volunteers, and working to ensure the success of each program or initiative. Additionally, the General Coordinator will help track and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement activities, compiling reports and providing feedback to inform future programming and strategies. This position requires a proactive individual who is adept at project management, has strong communication skills, and can work collaboratively with diverse groups. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for creating positive community impact and an interest in enhancing the university's relationship with its local and regional constituencies. This is an intermediate-level role, requiring some professional experience in community engagement or related fields, with a focus on building relationships and executing engagement initiatives.