Faculty Support Coordinator, School of Law

Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia School of Law seeks a Faculty Support Coordinator to join the Faculty Support team. This role supports faculty with events, instruction, and administrative tasks, working closely with Building Services, Communications, LawIT, and other departments.

It may require some evening or weekend work for events. Strong communication, coordination, and discretion are essential in managing multiple projects and a guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education, experience, and/or certifications in lieu of degree requirement.
• 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Law School faculty and key internal departments.
• Coordinate with external vendors (hotels, caterers, venues, Virginia State Bar).
• Plan and organize weekly faculty workshops and special workshops.
• Communicate with visiting faculty workshop attendees from other law schools.
• Plan and execute major events such as receptions, lunches, and dinners.
• Assist with Virginia CLE credit applications for workshops, including ethics sessions.
• Maintain and audit electronic files and folders.
• Process receipts and reimbursements; reconcile expenses.
• Make reservations in the Law School's room reservation system.
• Perform additional administrative duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

MS Office 365

Adobe

Zoom

Job description

Job ID: R0086616. Location: Charlottesville, VA, 22904.

The University of Virginia School of Law seeks a Faculty Support Coordinator to join the Faculty Support department. Faculty Support is responsible for supporting all Law School faculty with a wide variety of responsibilities in event services, instruction, and administrative areas. The School of Law is consistently recognized as one of the top law schools in the country, with a dynamic faculty who excel in teaching, scholarship, and service. The Law School takes pride in its keen sense of collegiality among students, faculty, and staff and its commitment to excellence and service. The environment at the Law School is both active and vibrant, with large-scale and smaller events taking place year-round.

This position reports to the Law School’s Director of Faculty Support and is responsible for a wide range of activities to help plan and support faculty workshops and special events. The position also provides general administrative support to faculty for programs and colloquia as part of the faculty support team. While most Law School events take place during regular business hours, some evening and weekend work may be required.

This public-facing position regularly interacts with faculty, faculty visitors, event guests, including high-profile visitors and speakers, with responsibility for helping create a positive guest experience. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills, and be able to show discretion and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and collaborative relationships with Law School faculty and key internal Law School departments essential to the success of programs and events, including Building Services, Communications, Information Technology (LawIT), the Business Office, and the Law School Foundation
• Work with external vendors including hotels, caterers, venues, and the Virginia State Bar
• Coordinate with Law School faculty to plan and organize weekly faculty workshops throughout the year, and specialty workshops during the fall and spring semesters
• Communicate regularly with faculty workshop visitors from other law schools
• Participate in planning and executing major, annual faculty and staff events, such as receptions, lunches, and dinners
• Apply for Virginia CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar for faculty workshops, including an annual ethics workshop
• Maintain and audit electronic files and folders
• Process receipts and reimbursements and reconcile expenses
• Make reservations in the Law School’s room reservation system
• Additional administrative duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education, experience, and or certifications in lieu of degree requirement
• Experience: 1+ year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office 365 suite strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Adobe and Zoom

Physical Demands

Job may require sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Ability to lift/push/pull 25 lbs., climb ladders, stairs. Ability to use hands, often in repetitive motion, in order to complete work assignments.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits .
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and has the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy.

Additional Requirements

• 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.

About UVA And The Community

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin September 4, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.

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.