Engagement & Networks Coordinator

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Division of Student Affairs is seeking a Networks Coordinator for the Office of African-American Affairs on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville. The role centers on building peer and professional networks to support student success and belonging, reporting to the Assistant Director of Networks.

The coordinator will develop programs, manage events and communications, coordinate Peer Advisors, track metrics, and collaborate with campus partners to connect students with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Education, Higher Ed Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to draft promotional materials and official correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising student or volunteer teams.

Responsibilities

• Peer & Professional Networks Development: Support growth of peer and professional networking initiatives, including peer advising, alumni engagement, mentorship, and student connection programs.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, and scheduling of Peer Advisors.
• Plan, promote, and execute weekly events; recruit and supervise student volunteers; manage logistics.
• Develop content for social media and communications; monitor analytics to boost engagement.
• Build relationships with faculty, staff, alumni, student orgs, and community partners to expand opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & planning

MS Office

Recruiting & supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Education, Higher Ed Administration, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Virginia's Division of Student Affairs is seeking a Networks Coordinator for the Office of African-American Affairs on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville. The role centers on building peer and professional networks to support student success and belonging, reporting to the Assistant Director of Networks.

The coordinator will develop programs, manage events and communications, coordinate Peer Advisors, track metrics, and collaborate with campus partners to connect students with