The Center for International Research, Education, and Development (CIRED) has an exciting entry-level opportunity for an Administrative Assistant based in Blacksburg, VA. This staff position will report to the Senior Associate Director of Finance and Administration but primarily support the Executive Director of CIRED with scheduling and providing logistical and technical support for internal and external meetings, seminars, workshops, and international delegations. This role will gain sponsored project experience by supporting multimillion-dollar international projects by coordinating domestic and international travel and procurement for departmental personnel and international delegations. The Administrative Assistant role will be the first point of contact for inquiries across Virginia Tech’s campus and around the globe, will respond to questions and provide guidance on office services and policies, and will be a key representative of CIRED. Other administrative and project-related duties as assigned offer further University experience and room for growth as CIRED’s project portfolio continues to expand.

CIRED is a university-wide center within Virginia Tech’s Division of Outreach and International Affairs (OIA). It supports the university’s international mission by identifying and pursuing partnerships and funding opportunities for Virginia Tech faculty members to advance the university’s discovery, teaching, and outreach missions through work in developing countries. CIRED matches university expertise and experience to sponsors’ objectives to win funding for projects that improve people’s lives and enrich the international dimension of the university’s curriculum and research. This engagement strengthens faculty and student capabilities for high-quality, multidisciplinary international engagement.