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Educators Rising State Advisor
Job no: 537345
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: 4-H Centers and Admin.
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Job Description
This position is responsible for the implementation and coordination of Virginia Educators Rising student organization activities in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructional programs. Other duties include: coordinating student events, leadership development, and recognition programs; providing support and professional development for educators; managing financial oversight and compliance for student and contract funds; assisting with strategic planning and board operations; and delivering additional services as identified by the VDOE.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, teacher preparation, or a related career and technical education field. The incumbent must have at least three years of experience as a professional/advisory-level member of a career and technical education co-curricular student organization, with preference for experience in Educators Rising or a related organization supporting the education and training career cluster. Proficiency in database and spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel), website maintenance and content management systems, and the use of financial and budgeting tools to support program planning and resource allocation is required. The position requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and manage priorities. Considerable knowledge of coordinating and administering student organization activities-including meetings, conferences, and co-curricular programs-and overseeing organizational operations, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs, is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in education, teacher preparation, or a related career and technical education field.
• Valid Virginia teaching license, with endorsement in Career and Technical Education (CTE), or a related education field.
• Experience as an Educators Rising advisor or involvement in teacher preparation or education and training programs.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development or integration of co-curricular student organizations into instructional programs.
• Experience planning and managing student conferences, leadership events, or large-scale educational programs at the district, state, or national level.
• Familiarity with state and federal education policies, CTE frameworks, and CTSO guidelines.
• Experience with grant management, budgeting, or financial oversight in an educational or nonprofit setting.
• Strong background in partnership development with K-12 schools and business/industry partners.
Pay Band
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$65,000 - $70,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40 hours per week
Review Date
September 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.
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.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Alison Jones at alisonks@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: August 19, 2026
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