Education Support Specialist (Staff Wage)

The University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, is seeking candidates for the role of Educational Support Specialist. This position involves supporting, guiding, and mentoring full-time/part-time graduate, undergraduate, and non-degree students across various areas of emphasis.

The incumbent(s) will provide programmatic guidance, student mentorship, limited advising, and other student support services as needed. Additionally, the role may involve updating course content, collecting non-research data, and assisting the department with limited administrative functions.

A bachelor’s degree in education or related field is required a master’s degree in education is preferred. A minimum of 3 years of teaching in an elementary/secondary or post-secondary setting or providing student support services in a post-secondary setting is also referred.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/Resume and Professional References. Search on requisition number: R0069781.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification.

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.

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 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.