College Life Skills Coach

The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) serves as the hub for curricular and student success initiatives in the College of Arts & Sciences. Services range from academic advising and individualized academic skills coaching to academic recovery courses and summer bridge programs.

• Offer one-on-one and group academic skills coaching to students, focusing on topics such as time management, study strategies, exam preparation and metacognition.
• Assist with the administration of College summer bridge programs, Hoos Getting Ready and Summer Advancement Program and more.
• Recruit and facilitate training for seasonal staff.
• Support scheduling operations academic workshops.
• The work of the Curricular Initiatives and Student Success unit is evolving to embrace high impact practices for undergraduate student learning. The position will support new student success initiatives and programming in development. This may include supporting course instruction, content development, and more.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required
• Experience:
  
  3+ years relevant professional experience required

• Education:
  
  Master's degree in counseling, higher education, or related field
• Experience:
  
  Direct experience in academic skills coaching, academic advising, or counseling in an institution of higher education
• Experience engaging in empathetic and patient communication

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 anticipated hiring range is $60,000 - $70,000, commensurate with education and experience.

This is an exempt-level, benefited position.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA and may be eligible for a hybrid schedule in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.

Applications must be received by June 28, 2026.

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.