AI Literacy and Action Lab Program Coordinator, UVA Library

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking an AI Literacy and Action Lab Program Coordinator to support faculty and community projects. This exempt-level position involves coordination, facilitation of instructional sessions, and assessment support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience. A Master's degree is preferred. The expected salary range is $74,000 to $85,000, and the job requires on-site presence in Charlottesville, VA.

Join the UVA Library to empower students and faculty to engage critically with AI in higher education.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in program coordination, academic libraries, or higher education administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate working group meetings, manage Lab logistics, track project timelines.
• Administer assessments, support data collection and analysis, prepare case studies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written communication

Oral communication

Interest in emerging technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

Qualtrics

Confluence

Job description

UVA Library is seeking an AI Literacy and Action Lab Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator for the AI Literacy and Action (AILA) Lab provides operational, programmatic, and communications support for the Lab’s growing portfolio of faculty course and community engagement projects, as well as working group activities. The Coordinator ensures consistent, high‑quality implementation of the Lab’s librarian‑embedded, framework‑grounded model across all engagements and supports the research and assessment activities that produce the Lab’s published case studies. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Research & Learning Services and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs with a dotted line to the Dean of Libraries and University Librarian, and works closely with librarian facilitators, faculty partners, and the AILA Lab Library working group. The Coordinator is expected to actively participate in Lab activities, including co‑facilitation of instructional sessions and engagement with faculty, students, and community partners as a visible and contributing member of the Lab team.

The UVA AI Literacy and Action Lab, a joint initiative launched in April 2026 by the UVA Library and the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, equips students and faculty with the skills to approach AI use critically and ethically. It is a structured, evidence‑producing program where students and faculty develop AI judgment by working on real projects in their own disciplines, supported by trained librarian facilitators and grounded in a published scholarly framework. In response to the rapid adoption of AI in higher education, the Lab promotes understanding, ethical judgment, and practical experimentation.

Responsibilities

Program and Working Group Coordination

• Maintain AILA Lab/Lab Working Group infrastructure, including the Teams site, Confluence page, Slack channel, and listserv.
• Coordinate working group meeting scheduling, agendas, notes, and action item follow‑up.
• Manage the Lab intake process, including tracking submissions, scheduling intake conversations, and coordinating faculty‑facilitator matching.
• Coordinate logistics for all active and planned co‑taught sessions, workshops, and community engagement projects.
• Track course or project timelines, deliverables, and assessment milestones.
• Onboard new working group members.

Lab Participation and Facilitation

• Actively participate in Lab activities, including instructional sessions, workshops, and community engagement projects alongside librarian facilitators and faculty partners.
• Support the onboarding of new partners and participants in Lab engagements.

Assessment and Research Support

• Administer pre/post assessment instruments across course and community engagement projects in compliance with IRB protocols.
• Coordinate data collection, storage, and de‑identification.
• Support working group members in compiling assessment data for analysis and case study development.
• Assist in preparing case studies for publication through UVA LibraOpen and Aperio.
• Actively monitor, analyze, and document emerging trends, tools, and best practices in AI literacy.

Communications and Outreach

• In collaboration with the Library’s Communication department, maintain and update the Lab’s web landing page, including project statuses, press items, and case study links.
• In collaboration with the Library’s Communication department and the AILA Lab Working Group, draft and distribute Lab announcements, recruitment and promotional materials, and stakeholder updates.
• Support planning and execution of Lab events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Two years of experience in program coordination, academic libraries, or higher education administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA‑accredited program.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technology and ability to participate actively in instructional and facilitation activities as part of a collaborative team.
• Familiarity with AI literacy concepts, informational literacy and AI literacy frameworks.
• Experience co‑facilitating or supporting instruction in a classroom, workshop, or community learning environment.
• Experience with Qualtrics, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job requiring extensive use of a desktop computer. Occasional travel to attend meetings and programs may be required.

Benefits and Salary

Anticipated hiring range: $74,000 – $85,000, commensurate with education and experience.

This is an exempt-level, benefited position.

This is a restricted position, contingent on funding availability. The position has a term limit of three years, after which continued employment will depend on departmental need and funding.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on‑site.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.