John Cody Smith

Assistant Director for Employer Engagement and Recruitment Services

Pronouns: he / him

cody98@vt.edu

540-231-9055

Cody joined the Employer Engagement and Recruitment Services team in Career and Professional Development in September of 2024. Prior to joining the team, Cody served in various roles across the university including as a Hiring and Onboarding Specialist for Dining Services, where he primarily focused on hiring and onboarding student employees, and as a Program Coordinator on the Professional Development and Experiential Programs team within Career and Professional Development, where he focused on facilitating quality experiential learning programs for students and employers.

Employers, please contact Cody to discuss how your company can better position itself as an employer of choice to the Virginia Tech community. There are many branding opportunities available and a clear recruiting strategy is vital in today’s environment. See employer services for more information.

Educational background

In progress: M.Ed. in Human Resource and Workforce Development
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

B.S. in Sociology and B.S. in Criminology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Professional affiliations

Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)
Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers (VACE)
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas Association for Colleges and Employers (AACE)