Overview
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.
Job Responsibilities
The Program Coordinator in the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer (VPCSAO) serves as a utility player for the office, supporting senior leadership, including the Vice President, across four major areas of responsibility:
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Meriwether Lewis Institute for Citizen Leadership. Execute the program's operations, including summer institute planning, logistics, participant year-round support, and day-to-day program management.
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Fourth Year Trustees. Serve as advisor to the Fourth-Year Trustees, providing guidance and support as they plan and carry out their initiatives.
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L2K Leadership Development Program. Support program delivery, including coordinating sessions, working with student participants, and helping the program run smoothly.
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Student Affairs Awards and Honors. 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.
Beyond these core programs, the role includes broader programmatic, student support, and administrative responsibilities.
On the programmatic side, this position supports student outreach and engagement initiatives led by the Vice President's Office, including fundraising initiatives and other student engagement opportunities. Much of this work involves supporting students as they design and implement their own programs and initiatives, rather than managing programs directly.
Student support responsibilities include mentoring, training, and coaching student leaders; helping students work through problems; and responding appropriately to challenges or crises. This involves both formal and informal interaction with students, including meeting with students facing interpersonal conflict, psychological concerns, or other issues to counsel, mediate resolutions, or set expectations for future behavior, as well as responding to related questions from parents, faculty, or staff.
The role also carries administrative and incident response duties, including analyzing, synthesizing, and reporting data; assisting AVPs, deans, or other senior leadership with administrative matters; and completing special projects and assignments as needed. The Program Coordinator may also be asked to support the University or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
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Two years of relevant experience is highly preferred. Relevant student experience may be considered.
Candidates must have the following required knowledge areas, skills, and abilities:
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Strong commitment to the division’s core values of academic rigor, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, honor, public service and student self-governance;
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
Preferred knowledge areas, skills, and abilities:
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Ability to coordinate resources, evaluate information, and identify alternative solutions;
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Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
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Understanding of the University's educational mission, strategic aims, and programs, including student culture and unique student self-governance model;
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Understanding of student development, identity development, intersections and complexity of social identities;
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Experience with assessment and data-driven decision-making; and
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Domain knowledge specific to the Student Affairs program in which the Program Coordinator will work.
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The hiring range is $53,000-56,000, commensurate with education and experience.
This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:
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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
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Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
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Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
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Tuition and professional development benefits
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Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability. This position has a term limit of three years.
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
To learn more about UVA and the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.
Application review will begin after September 11, 2026.
Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
How to Apply
Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0086907. Complete an application with the following documents:
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.
Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.
Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, [email protected].
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
