McGuffey Reading Clinic - Project Lead (Staff Wage)

UVA Health • Charlottesville, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Lead will provide leadership and coordination for a new initiative with McGuffey Reading Clinic at the School of Education and Human Development. The role supports services for students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties, including assistive technology, self-advocacy training, academic coaching, peer mentorship, and transition supports.

The position is approximately 15–20 hours per week, adjustable based on project needs and funding. The schedule is flexible, with some evening meetings as needed, and the work environment is hybrid, combining in-person and remote hours.

This is a wage position, limited to 1,500 hours of work per year and not eligible for leave or other benefits. Applicants should submit an online application with a current CV or resume and cover letter. New hires undergo background checks and education verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a secondary education setting.
• Experience coordinating educational, student-support, disability-support, or grant-funded programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Experience working with diverse learners and maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in education, special education, literacy, or a related field.
• Knowledge of assistive technology for reading and writing support.
• Experience working with students with dyslexia, learning disabilities, or other reading difficulties.
• Experience with program evaluation, data collection, and reporting.
• Experience coordinating mentoring, coaching, transition-support, or postsecondary-access programs.
• Experience collaborating with schools, universities, or community-based organizations serving adolescents and young adults.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the initiative and maintain progress toward program goals.
• Manage project timelines, schedules, communications, and participant engagement activities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing participation of students in program services.
• Coordinate assistive technology access, training, and support for participating students.
• Assist with academic coaching, self-advocacy training, peer mentoring, and transition-support activities.
• Maintain project records, databases, and documentation.
• Collect, organize, and report program data to support evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other project materials for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with university offices, schools, community organizations, and other partners.
• Support project outreach and dissemination activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level