Academic Coordinator

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, a liberal arts college that is located in the beautiful mountains of southwestern Virginia and a division of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, is currently seeking applications for a full-time, 12-month Academic Coordinator, a split position funded by both a TRIO Student Support Services grant and the office of Disability Services.

The Academic Coordinator will provide professional academic coaching for students served by both offices. The successful candidate will devise academic plans for students, monitor and document their progress, and provide referrals for other academic support resources, educational accommodations, and personal counseling services as needed.

Other required duties are presenting educational workshops, maintaining accurate records, providing reports, coordinating participant activities, and assisting with the recruitment and orientation of participants. Duties can also include assisting with promotional materials and social media.

Applicants must be organized, computer literate, demonstrate excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on the ability to interact well and work with students, faculty, and staff face-to-face on a daily basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: Having similar backgrounds or experience working with underrepresented students is preferred, as is experience in higher education, academic coaching, or mentoring.

Salary is $38,000.

The position will remain open until filled. Start date will be August 2024.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR . A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

Position Compensation Range: $12.61 - $25.22 Hourly

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.