Facilitator, National Criminal Justice Command College (Staff Wage)

UVA Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Center for Public Safety and Justice (CPSJ) at the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies seeks experienced professionals to support executive education programs for senior public safety leaders in the National Criminal Justice Command College. Facilitators provide continuity across in-person and virtual sessions, helping ensure participant engagement, instructional cohesion, and integration across the curriculum. The role serves as a consistent presence throughout the program, guiding discussion, reinforcing program culture, and helping participants connect ideas across sessions. Facilitators also represent CPSJ and the University of Virginia, maintaining a professional, engaging, and intellectually rigorous learning environment for executive-level participants.

The National Criminal Justice Command College is a cohort-based executive education program for command-level leaders from law enforcement and other public safety disciplines. It combines academic instruction, practitioner expertise, peer collaboration, facilitated discussions, applied assignments, and capstone projects. The curriculum addresses public safety leadership topics including organizational strategy, constitutional governance, community trust, technology and innovation, evidence-based policing, and leadership in complex public-sector environments. Sessions are delivered in person and virtually.

The position supports assigned cohorts through session facilitation, coordination with CPSJ leadership and faculty, participant learning support, preparation, and program closeout. Travel is required and will be reimbursed in accordance with university policies and applicable federal guidelines. This is a wage position, limited to 1,500 work hours per year, and is not eligible for leave or other benefits. New hires undergo background checks, and education verification is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Travel is required to attend meetings and programs.
• Successful completion of a background check and education verification is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively facilitate all in-person sessions for the assigned cohort.
• Serve as a 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 framing discussions and reinforcing connections to broader program themes.
• Help maintain a professional and productive learning environment for executive-level participants.
• Reinforce program norms, expectations, and culture throughout the cohort experience.
• Coordinate with CPSJ leadership and session faculty to support continuity between in-person and virtual sessions.
• Help participants connect ideas across sessions and apply lessons to real-world leadership challenges.
• Assist with 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.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen peer learning and cohort cohesion.
• Participate in planning discussions with CPSJ leadership before program launch.
• Review curriculum materials before sessions to support effective facilitation and integration.
• Participate in program debrief discussions and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Assist with wrap-up activities following the final session.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level