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    Football Staff Assistant

    • 536365
    • Blacksburg, Virginia
    • Athletic Department
    • Hourly Wage/Part-Time
    • President
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    Job Description

    The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Guided by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts, affirms, and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department, university, and broader community.

    The Football Staff Assistant (Part-Time) supports the daily operations of the Virginia Tech Football program, contributing to recruiting, player personnel, creative, and administrative functions. This role provides experience in a fast-paced, high-level environment and assists full-time staff in executing key initiatives in compliance with NCAA and conference regulations.

    Required Qualifications

    Strong interest in college football operations and recruiting
    High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
    Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
    Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with recruiting/creative tools is a plus
    Willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended hours during peak periods.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience working in a Division I Football program
    Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress (sports management, communications, or related field preferred)
    Operational familiarity with recruiting software (e.g., ARMS, Front Rush)
    Basic experience with creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, social media platforms)

    Pay Band

    2

    Overtime Status

    Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

    Appointment Type

    Regular

    Salary Information

    $14.67 per hour. Maximum of 1500 hours per year.

    Hours per week

    29

    Review Date

    5/20/26

    Additional Information

    SEE MORE ABOUT WORKING IN VT ATHLETICS AT HTTPS://BEAHOKIE.COM/EMPLOYEE/ 

    THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME WAGE AND NO BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE.

    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.

    Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

    If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.


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