Manager, Office of Educational Affairs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Roanoke, VA

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Job Description The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Manager, Office of Educational Affairs. The position’s primary responsibility will be managing projects and activities connected to the implementation and support of the strategic initiatives of VTCSOM’s education mission and accommodating growth of the medical school, with particular emphasis on educational scholarship, faculty and staff development, new academic program development, and initiatives supporting the continued growth of the medical school. Reporting to the Senior Director for Educational Affairs and working with guidance from the Educational Affairs leadership team (including Phase Directors, Associate Dean for Assessment/Evaluation, Associate Dean for Educational Affairs, and Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education), the Manager will work closely with faculty and administrative support staff across the medical education program to ensure the successful implementation of projects, adherence to timelines and budgets, and achievement of educational and administrative deliverables. The position will also contribute to broader Office of Educational Affairs priorities, including curricular and programmatic initiatives, budget maintenance and planning, accreditation and continuous quality improvement activities, cross-functional projects, and institutional growth efforts. This position requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to advancing the functioning of collaborative teams. High performers in this position will have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with diverse audiences (faculty, students, administrators, staff, and clinicians); be independent, self-motivated team players that value the contributions of others toward shared goals; be dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and crediting teammates and colleagues; be committed to honest, respectful, direct communications with all coworkers from peers to leadership to trainees; be flexible and exhibit excellent organization and time management skills while maintaining quality and attention to detail; and have the ability to multitask in a diversity of work areas and projects within a fast-paced environment with a degree of ambiguity. Required Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in Education or related fields, such as Education Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction, with demonstrated experience in program and curriculum management. Experience supporting academic programs, educational initiatives, project management, or general academic administration. Experience working with data and databases, including MS Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools. Experience using common software packages such as MS Word, OneNote, Google Docs, and presentation software such as PowerPoint or Canvas. Preferred Qualifications A Master's degree in Education or related fields, including Education Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction, with demonstrated experience in program and curriculum management. Experience in an academic setting with project-based initiatives, curriculum, and learning support. Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and online survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics). Experience satisfying the requirements of accrediting bodies. Experience supporting grant development, administration, educational scholarship, or scholarly dissemination. Experience with project management including planning, coordinating, and communicating events. Experience supporting faculty or staff professional development programs. Experience supporting development, approval, implementation, or administration of graduate degrees, certificates, or other academic programs. Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information 55,000 - 62,000 Hours per week 40 Review Date 11-22-2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Ab