Program Coordinator for the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition & professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

University of Virginia’s Division of Student Affairs seeks a Program Coordinator for the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer in Charlottesville, VA. This in-person, full-time role supports senior leadership and oversees several programs, with a three-year term for a restricted position.

The role includes coordinating the Meriwether Lewis Institute, L2K Leadership Development, student awards, and broader programmatic activities, plus data reporting and incident support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to the division’s core values and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership across four major areas of responsibility.
• Coordinate program operations, planning, logistics, and day‑to‑day management.
• Advise Fourth-Year Trustees and manage related initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Coordinator for the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia

Student Services, Health, & Wellness

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America

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:

• 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.
• Fourth Year Trustees. Serve as advisor to the Fourth-Year Trustees, providing guidance and support as they plan and carry out their initiatives.
• L2K Leadership Development Program. Support program delivery, including coordinating sessions, working with student participants, and helping the program run smoothly.
• 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

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

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:

• Strong commitment to the division’s core values of academic rigor, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, honor, public service and student self-governance;
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred knowledge areas, skills, and abilities

• Ability to coordinate resources, evaluate information, and identify alternative solutions;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Understanding of the University's educational mission, strategic aims, and programs, including student culture and unique student self-governance model;
• Understanding of student development, identity development, intersections and complexity of social identities;
• Experience with assessment and data-driven decision-making; and
• 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.

• 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
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

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 is ongoing.

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.

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.