The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Coordinator of Student Development to support student-athletes in various sport programs.

Student development work at UVA is intended to engage students around their interests and goals through advising, connection with opportunities, and designing customized, high-impact experiences. The Coordinator of Student Development will collaborate with other academic and student development staff to execute a comprehensive program dedicated to the holistic engagement and growth of student-athletes through both individualized and programmatic initiatives, with a significant emphasis on career readiness. Other key initiatives include a multi-year Leadership Academy, and robust community engagement and personal development programs. Strategic alignment of unit goals will be developed in coordination with the Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Student Development.

Responsibilities include:

• Counsel, coach, and advise student-athletes at all stages of career development, including, but not limited to, academic major and career choices, identifying and securing internships and externships, understanding print and online career resources, and networking and job search strategies.

• Organize career readiness events and activities designed to engage student-athletes in self-assessment, professional development, networking, and employment opportunities.

• Participate in national and local discussions on career readiness best practices and emerging trends. Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain professional competency in career development practices.

• Design and implement initiatives, according to best practice, student needs, and emerging trends to effectively engage student-athletes in the areas of community and civic engagement, leadership and development personal development.

• In collaboration with other professional staff, support SAAC and other student-athlete leadership groups.

• Maintain detailed records of all activities, events, and participants for reporting and evaluation purposes within the department’s internal student development database.

• Craft communications, using a variety of tools, to effectively deliver timely information to student-athlete population.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide-range of career planning and student development strategies.

• Proven effectiveness advising students and an understanding of the unique experiences of student-athletes.

• Proven commitment to principles and practices that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Experience designing and implementing high-impact programs.

• Proven accountability for results through reporting, program assessment, and effective communication.

• Experience with, or ability and interest to learn, delivering and interpreting personal growth.

• Assessments (i.e., DiSC, Strong Interest Inventory, Strengths, etc.).

This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance

• 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 available immediately

• Retirement benefits

• Tuition and professional development benefits after six months

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

The successful candidate will pass a background check.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $45,000 - $48,500, dependent upon qualifications.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience: At least two years of experience working with college students or graduates with regard to: career planning, counseling, advising, teaching, student affairs, or a related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Experience: Two or more years of related experience; prior experience working with Division I student-athletes; prior experience working in student-athlete development at a Power 5 institution.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities : Knowledge of NCAA, ACC, and University rules and regulations.

Please do not submit any application materials directly to the Athletics Department as only applications received through Workday will be considered.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply through Workday . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Michele Jarman .

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.

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.