HBCU Scholars Liaison at Virginia Humanities; Wage

Overview

The Department of Virginia Humanities is seeking a Scholars Liaison. This part-time position will report to the Virginia Humanities' Director of Community Initiatives. The HBCU Scholars Fellowship program will be promoted, with the liaison identifying strategic partnerships and other collaborative opportunities that build the program’s network and visibility. The liaison will work with other programs and Virginia Humanities staff to facilitate the fellowship and engage with fellows as needed.

• Under the guidance of the Director of Community Initiatives, assist with ideation and planning around ways to enhance the fellowship.
• Execute outreach and recruitment efforts for annual cohorts.
• Represent the fellowship publicly at events, forums, conferences, and related activities and venues.
• Travel to different regions, as needed, to support program efforts.
• Identify meaningful opportunities for collaboration across organizations.
• Co-design and implement strategies to expand the visibility and reach of the fellowship.
• Assist with evaluation and reporting, gathering feedback and data collection.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and professional development opportunities throughout the fellowship cycle.
• Coordinate final presentations and other events promotion and outreach, working with the Communications Team to create marketing materials and campaigns.
• Work with vendors, sponsors, and partners to ensure the success of events, managing contracts and partnerships.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by the director.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth event operations.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required. Additional experience will be required in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

Two years of experience required with a bachelor’s degree. Six years of experience required with a High School degree or equivalent.
Licensure:
None.

• Deep knowledge of HBCUs in Virginia and the greater South Atlantic region. Preferably with relationships at HBCUs and related institutions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and partnership management skills.
• Ability to speak to groups effectively.
• Ability to build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships with multiple, diverse constituents.
• Shared vision of the fellowship s mission and purpose.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and event management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  to read more about UVA s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.