Program Coordinator

UVa Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is seeking a Program Coordinator (PC) for a student‑facing role within Residence Life. The Program Coordinator will review all resident staff training programs and the Resident Advisor selections process to ensure both legal compliance and compliance with the university mission. The Program Coordinator will lead, guide, and coach the Vice Chairs for Training and Selections who in turn plan all resident staff training programs and the RA selections process.

The PC position is directly supervised by an Assistant Dean.

The University of Virginia’s Housing & Residence Life’s mission is to work collaboratively to create open, welcoming communities where residents are empowered to engage their potential as scholars and leaders through self‑governance and participation in their residential community.

With close to three million square feet of residential building space, Housing & Residence Life strives to create robust and vibrant residential communities. Specific living and learning programs include language immersion houses, three residential colleges, a comprehensive residential experience. Residential environments comprise a diverse range of architectural styles, including traditional residence halls, suite‑style accommodations, and apartment complexes.

• Oversees a review of resident staff training programs partnering with Vice Chair to maintain consistency, quality, and alignment with program priorities over time
• Supervises and advises two Vice Chairs to oversee the resident staff training, selections, and other assigned processes
• Administers all training programs in Canvas (LMS) and serves as the central point of expertise for Canvas‑based training delivery
• Reviews and documents all resident staff training attendance and completion
• Works with the assistant dean to assess needs, develop outcomes, implement learning opportunities, and evaluate training and selections initiatives
• Reviews and oversees RA selection activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and University and HR policies, in collaboration with Vice Chair
• Oversees room reservation processes on Grounds for HRL, ensuring proper use, coordination, and compliance with university policies
• Partners closely with Dining to manage catering orders, bulk cafeteria requests for training, and administration of the Dome Room dinner event series
• Oversees general HRL catering orders, ensuring proper use, coordination, and compliance with university policies
• Student support responsibilities include mentoring, training, and/or supervising student staff and student leaders as well as helping students solve problems and respond appropriately to challenges and/or crises
• Participates in an on‑call rotation.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two years of experience
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and team members
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or other related field is preferred
• Two years of relevant experience in residence life, counseling, teaching, and living/learning environments is preferred
• Experience managing a budget or reconciling financial accounts is preferred
• Experience with program assessment and data‑driven decision making is preferred
• Experience being on‑call within a housing & residence life setting is preferred

The salary range for this position is $45,000‑55,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an exempt‑level position with UVa benefits.

This is an in‑person, live‑off position, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Housing & Residence Life business hours are Mon‑Fri: 8 am–5 pm. To support program needs, evening and weekend work may be required on occasion.

Temporary housing may be available to the successful candidate to help navigate a potential relocation to the area.

In addition to the use of desktop computers in an office environment, the job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

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.