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HSE Advisor Construction (Nights)
IREN
Sweetwater, TX
- $46 USD / hour
Job Type: Full-time | Location: Sweetwater, TX | Department: Construction | Reporting to: HSE Manager | Work Location: #onsite
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Senior Hazardous Substances Engineer
Department of Toxic Substances Control
CA
- $9,654 to $14,305 USD / month
…Substances Engineer (HSE) to join Site Mitigation and Restoration Program’s (SRMP) Climate Change Unit, which addresses climate vulnerabilities on contaminated site cleanup projects.…
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International Program Manager
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CA
- $7,276 to $9,107 USD / month
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Recruitment and Retention Marketing & Communications Analyst II
Department of Industrial Relations
CA
- $6,031 to $7,547 USD / month
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Trilogy Health Services, LLC
Lexington, KY
Supervise and support Dietary staff when the Food Service Manager is unavailable.
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Trilogy Health Services, LLC
Dexter, MI
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Trilogy Health Services, LLC
Scottsburg, IN
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Program Manager, Health & Human Services - Northwest Region, Health & Lifestyle (Rural Health Transformation Program - College of Medicine)
Florida State University
FL
…more than $19 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen healthcare access and outcomes in rural Florida. The funding will support six new projects focused on…
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Alternative Education, Student Discipline, and Behavior Support Manager
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
The Alternative Education, Student Discipline, and Behavior Support Manager, under intermittent supervision, performs intermediate-level work with limited decision-making discretion…
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AI Engineering Manager
Fisher Investments
Tampa, FL
We are hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of AI solutions that solve complex challenges. You will lead and grow an engineering team. You will work closely with…
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Technical Program Manager
Zealogics.com
Alpharetta, GA
Partner with product and engineering teams to support development and execution of the portfolio roadmap.
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Mid-Level Business Intelligence Developer
Fusion Technology
Washington, DC
- $81,000 to $86,000 USD / year
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IT Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Fusion Technology
Washington, DC
- $132,000 to $142,000 USD / year
…Government Policy, Law, Directives, Executive Orders, National Manager Memos, CNSS Instructions and other requirements that are required to be implemented within the FBI and its components…
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PAC Assistant Manager
Northeast Grocery
Owego, NY
Verify adherence to the Discontinued program for the Grocery and General Merchandise departments and remove discontinued items from the shelf as per corporate policy.
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Assistant Facilities Development Manager
Los Angeles Unified School District
United States
An Assistant Facilities Development Manager will assist with the planning and coordination involved with the execution of pre-construction activities associated with the preparation for the…
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Partner Enablement Specialist 3
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…enabling businesses to deliver impeccable, always-on customer support across the customer journey, from service, to sales, to ecommerce. Powered by our own AI models, Fin resolves complex…
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…respect and compassion and by leading by example. Our doctors and support team work together to care for pets, and we make shared decisions with owners about the course of…
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Kalamazoo, MI
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Project Engineer - Land Development
Atwell, LLC
Madison, WI
Support proposal development and communicate project progress and workload needs to the Project Manager.
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Route 24 Auto Group
Somerset, MA
- $15 USD / hour
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Maintenance Shop Tech
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Owings, MD
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Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
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Concord, NC
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Senior Technical Services Engineer
EnsoData
Remote, United States
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Technical Instructor, Cloud & DevOps Support (Temporary)
The LaunchCode Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
- $75 USD / hour
Track each learner's progress on hands-on exercises and supply weekly progress data to the LaunchCode program manager for partner updates

Virginia Tech

Project Assistant

Blacksburg, VA, United States

$22 to $26 USD / hour

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Pay: $22 to $26 USD / hour
Working hours: 30 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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Job Description

Support VTTI’s research programs by providing project coordination and research assistance on multiple projects spanning a range of complexities and performance period durations. Working under the supervision of project managers, this position supports day-to-day coordination, communication, documentation, scheduling, budgeting, data gathering, data reduction and analysis, and follow-up activities. The position will primarily provide project coordination and administrative support, with a secondary focus on research, information gathering, and basic analysis.

The ideal candidate has good communication skills and is organized, detail-oriented, curious, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. The Project Assistant will have opportunities to develop foundational project management skills while contributing to research, analysis, and preparation of materials that support project planning and decision-making. You will be working on the latest vehicle technologies and other areas of transportation policy and technology to improve convenience and safety for drivers around the world.

Must have a driver's license check and a criminal conviction check. Must be willing to work some nights and weekends. Must be willing to travel sporadically. The average schedule will be 30 hours per week, with flexibility to increase up to 40 hours during high-volume periods. Hours will be adjusted accordingly during slower periods to maintain an average of 30 hours per week.

Tasks will include:

Assist project managers and project teams with the coordination and execution of assigned projects and initiatives.
Assist in tracking and maintaining project schedules, task lists, action items, and status updates.
Monitor project expenditures, resources, timeline, and contractual obligations to assist leadership with delivering projects on time and on budget.
Complete day-to-day fiscal activities such as personnel labor allocations, procurement activities, and monthly expenditure reviews.
Organize and attend project meetings, prepare meeting notes and action-item summaries.
Support multimodal communication and coordination among project team members and stakeholders.
Document, organize, and disseminate project records, communications, and milestones.
Assist with preparing reports, presentations, spreadsheets, proposals, and other project materials.
Identify routine issues, missing information, or potential delays and bring them to the attention of the project manager or appropriate staff member.
Interact with research faculty as it relates to project execution tasks, such as data collection, data reduction, and data analysis.
Assist with research tasks as needed, including human subjects' coordination, preparing experimental settings, supporting data collection, maintaining records, supporting data quality assurance, and contributing to data reduction/analysis.
At all times, adhere to applicable data security, confidentiality, and research compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated project coordination experience in conducting projects in an academic or research environment
Demonstrated experience with MS Office Software, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to identify and apply practical solutions to routine challenges, communicate effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks and administrative duties
Demonstrated evidence of effective documentation habits

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Business Management or related field.
Internship, coursework, volunteer experience, or previous employment involving project coordination, research, program support, business operations, or administration.
Experience with business-oriented software applications including Power BI, Power Apps, and Teams.
Experience preparing professional reports, presentations, meeting materials, or summaries.
Experience using spreadsheets to organize or analyze information.

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$22/hr - $26/hr; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

Review Date

11/16/2026

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.

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 Natalie Jett at njett@vtti.vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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