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Director of Undergraduate Programs
Job no: 536667
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: College of Engineering
Department: Computer Science
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Academic Advising / Support, Student Affairs / Services, Program/Project Management
Job Description
The Director of Undergraduate Programs is a senior Administrative and Professional Faculty position in the Department of Computer Science, responsible for the effective coordination and leadership of undergraduate program operations, program coordination and enrollment management activities, as well as student engagement initiatives and program-level student success efforts. As a member of the Undergraduate Services leadership team, the Director supports student success by leading program-wide initiatives related to student experience, communication, scholarships, co-curricular engagement, outcomes tracking, and the effective coordination of undergraduate program processes.
This role emphasizes undergraduate program coordination and student-facing initiatives while partnering closely with the Associate Department Head of Undergraduate Studies, the Undergraduate Advising Coordinator, and the Director of Academic Operations to support student progression, time-to-degree, enrollment patterns, and overall program effectiveness. The Director supervises the Student Support and Program Coordinator and collaborates broadly across the department and college.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in computer science or another science or engineering discipline; or Master's degree in higher education, academic advising or related field.
Strong communication and personal skills.
Experience with typical administrative software tools including electronic file sharing, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Experience preparing and analyzing data-driven reports or plans.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience in academic advising.
Professional experience in higher education.
Professional experience as a supervisor.
Experience in communications or marketing.
Experience working with international students.
Experience with university student records systems.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$80,000-$95,000
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
June 24, 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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Advertised: June 9, 2026
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