Program Coordinator for the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer
About The Position
We are looking for our next team member in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Virginia and invite applications for a Program Coordinator for the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer. The Division of Student Affairs works for and alongside students to create the distinctive student experience for which UVA is known. The University’s mission to develop engaged citizen-leaders is the foundation of the Division’s work. Members of the Division do this work guided by six core values – academic rigor, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, honor, public service and student self-governance. The Division consists of over 300 employees within four units: the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer, the Office of the Dean of Students, Housing and Residence Life, and Student Health and Wellness. The position is an in-person, full-time, twelve-month University Managerial and Professional Staff position with benefits. The Program Coordinator position is a restricted position with a three-year term.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Strong commitment to the division’s core values of academic rigor, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, honor, public service and student self-governance.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of relevant experience is highly preferred. Relevant student experience may be considered.
- Ability to coordinate resources, evaluate information, and identify alternative solutions.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Understanding of the University's educational mission, strategic aims, and programs, including student culture and unique student self-governance model.
- Understanding of student development, identity development, intersections and complexity of social identities.
- Experience with assessment and data-driven decision-making.
- Domain knowledge specific to the Student Affairs program in which the Program Coordinator will work.
Responsibilities
- Execute the program's operations, including summer institute planning, logistics, participant year-round support, and day-to-day program management for the Meriwether Lewis Institute for Citizen Leadership.
- Serve as advisor to the Fourth-Year Trustees, providing guidance and support as they plan and carry out their initiatives.
- Support program delivery for the L2K Leadership Development Program, including coordinating sessions, working with student participants, and helping the program run smoothly.
- Manage the selection processes for the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, the Distinguished Student Award, Student Member of the BOV Selection, and Lawn Resident selection for Crispell and the Good Guy Rooms.
- Support student outreach and engagement initiatives led by the Vice President's Office, including fundraising initiatives and other student engagement opportunities.
- Mentor, train, and coach student leaders; help students work through problems; and respond appropriately to challenges or crises.
- Analyze, synthesize, and report data.
- Assist AVPs, deans, or other senior leadership with administrative matters.
- Complete special projects and assignments as needed.
- Support the University or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Benefits
- 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service
- 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
- Parental and Community Service Leave
- Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
- Tuition and professional development benefits
- Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
