Faculty Support Coordinator, School of Law

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia invites applications for a Faculty Support Coordinator in the Faculty Support department at UVA School of Law in Charlottesville, VA. The role focuses on supporting faculty through event planning, workshops, and administrative tasks while collaborating with internal offices and external vendors.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, coordination of weekly workshops, and managing logistics, budgets, and compliance, including Virginia

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Excel

MS Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe

Zoom

Job description

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.

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.

About UVA and the Community

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Application Timeline

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

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.

Contact

• Questions regarding the position should be directed to Teri Johnson, Director of Faculty Support, [e-mail].
• Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Eric Allen, [e-mail].

The School of Law is located in Charlottesville, VA, a college town setting with natural beauty and significant historical relevance in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville is a wonderful place to live with an extraordinary quality of life, often ranked among the best places to live in the United States.

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.