A/P Faculty Job Architectures

Develops and administers processes to support alumni relations, annual and major giving, and stewardship. Participates in the management and execution of activities to advance donor fundraising potential.

Manages programs, facilities, and sites devoted to improving soil, crop, plant, animal, and environmental resources. Operations include farms, arboretums, greenhouses, branch facilities, forests, gardens, and related areas. Supports education, research, and community programs.

Provides a key aspect of the university experience for students and student-athletes. Positions provide coaching; compliance; sports medicine; coordination of operations, equipment, and facilities; conditioning and athletic training; and specialized administration of athletic programs and services.

Responsible for the strategic planning, analysis, and ongoing operations of colleges and units. Reporting and analytics support is provided to inform strategic planning and business operations; project management support is provided as a means of executing on the strategic plan.

Ensures that the university’s physical spaces and resources serve and inspire those who learn, work, and visit Virginia Tech. Manages planning, design, installation, and construction services. Operates and maintains the university’s physical environment and real estate as well as oversees university safety, security, and transportation programs. Manages, assesses, and implements the university’s emergency management program.

Responsible for communications and marketing strategy and management. Partners with colleges and business units to provide creative solutions and consultation in the effective execution of communications and market initiatives for stakeholders including current and potential students, alumni, employees, media, and others.

Supports and manages a broad range of academic processes, including curriculum development, evaluating and supporting instructional quality, and assessing the performance and advancement of faculty.

Responsible for the financial activities of the university, from transaction processing to complex financial analysis and strategic planning. This typically includes accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting and analysis, tax analysis and compliance, billing and collections, investment management, cash and debt management, and insurance.

Designs and implements human resources programs and provides consultation to management on appropriate practices for recruitment and staffing, compensation, benefits, employee and labor relations, professional and organizational development, HR information systems, and other workplace aspects that impact the university's employees.

Develops and deploys strategies that support an organizational culture in which all members are treated equitably, contribute fully to the university's mission, and embrace and model university values. Works across the university to develop and integrate equitable programs that support the university's mission and values.

**This function does not have sub-functions or disciplines.

Responsible for the use of any computers, software applications, storage, networking, and other hardware or physical devices. Develops and maintains infrastructures and processes for creating, managing, securing, and exchanging all forms of electronic data. Incorporates leading-edge techniques for collaboratively enhancing the performance of installed systems, identifying new technologies, developing applications, and transitioning from legacy to new systems.

Provides advisory services including advice on matters concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the organization. Represents the organization to government agencies, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Ensures the organization fosters a culture of compliance and integrity.

Develops and manages access, organization, and acquisition of library collections and specialized information systems to enhance academic teaching, learning, and research. 

Plans, executes, and closes projects or programs that support the university's strategic initiatives.

Identifies opportunities and provides institutional guidance for research programs to organize and focus strategic research efforts within and across traditional disciplinary boundaries to help researchers as they identify, pursue, capture, and deliver research programs.

Manages and administers work in multiple student services specialties, including but not limited to academic advising, admissions, career services, financial aid, health and wellness services, housing and residential life, learning support services, student advocacy and support, and student engagement and development.