Facilitator, National Criminal Justice Command College (Staff Wage)

University of Virginia•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Center for Public Safety and Justice (CPSJ) at the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies seeks multiple experienced professionals to support the delivery of executive education programs for senior public safety leaders in the National Criminal Justice Command College. This role serves as the central point of continuity across the program’s in-person and virtual sessions specifically in Richmond, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Central Maryland, Central Pennsylvania and individuals who could support online facilitation with occasional residencies throughout the US, helping to ensure participant engagement, instructional cohesion, and seamless integration across the curriculum. The Facilitator serves as a consistent presence throughout the program, guiding discussion, reinforcing program culture, and supporting the integration of ideas across sessions. This individual also serves as a visible representative of CPSJ and the University of Virginia, helping maintain a professional, engaging, and intellectually rigorous environment for senior public safety leaders. The National Criminal Justice Command College at the University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies' Center for Public Safety and Justice (CPSJ) is an executive education program designed to prepare senior public safety leaders to navigate the complex operational, organizational, and community challenges facing modern criminal justice agencies. The program brings together command-level leaders from law enforcement and other public safety disciplines to participate in a structured cohort-based learning experience that combines academic instruction, practitioner expertise, and peer collaboration. Participants engage with faculty from the University of Virginia as well as nationally recognized practitioners, researchers, and policy leaders. The Command College is designed to bridge the gap between academic research and operational practice. Participants examine contemporary issues in public safety leadership including organizational strategy, constitutional governance, community trust, technology and innovation, evidence-based policing, and leadership in complex public sector environments. Through facilitated discussions, applied assignments, and capstone projects, participants are encouraged to translate research and best practices into practical strategies that can be implemented within their agencies. The program emphasizes peer learning and cross-jurisdiction collaboration, bringing together leaders from local, state, and federal agencies to share experiences and develop solutions to shared challenges. This collaborative structure enables participants to learn from a diverse range of operational contexts while building professional networks that extend beyond the duration of the program. Delivered through a combination of in-person and virtual sessions, the Command College provides an intensive executive education experience while allowing participants to remain actively engaged in their professional roles. The curriculum integrates academic rigor with practical application, reflecting the University of Virginia’s commitment to advancing public service leadership through education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
5+ years of relevant professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Attend and actively facilitate all in-person sessions for the assigned cohort
Serve as the consistent program presence across sessions, providing continuity for participants and faculty.
Guide group discussions, reflections, and applied learning activities during sessions.
Support faculty presenters by helping frame discussions and reinforcing connections to the program’s broader themes.
Help maintain a professional and productive learning environment for executive-level participants.
Reinforce program norms, expectations, and culture throughout the cohort experience.
Support continuity between in-person and virtual sessions through coordination with CPSJ leadership and session faculty.
Help participants connect ideas across sessions and apply lessons to real-world leadership challenges.
Assist with facilitation of virtual discussions, cohort engagement, and participant reflection activities as needed.
Provide feedback on participant reflections, applied assignments, and capstone progress as requested by program instructors.
Support participant engagement, accountability, and collaboration throughout the program.
Help identify opportunities to strengthen peer learning and cohort cohesion.
Participate in planning discussions with CPSJ leadership prior to program launch.
Review curriculum materials in advance of sessions to ensure effective facilitation and integration.
Participate in program debrief discussions and provide feedback to support continuous improvement.
Assist with wrap-up activities following the final session.