Graduate Program Manager

About the Position

The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia is seeking a Graduate Program Manager who will support School of Data Science students to meet their personal and professional goals. As a member of the dynamic academic operations team, this position primarily serves Data Science graduate students, but works closely with all staff, faculty program directors, teaching faculty, and the academic operations team. Depending upon the incumbent’s experience, this position may work with the M.S. in Data Science program or the Ph.D. in Data Science program.

About the School

The University of Virginia School of Data Science-the first of its kind in the nation-is guided by common goals: to further discovery, share knowledge, and make a positive impact on society through collaborative, open, and responsible data science research and education. Founded in fall 2019 through the largest gift in UVA history, the school positions the university and our community to play national and international leadership roles in the global digital future. The School of Data Science offers a minor in Data Science, the B.S. in Data Science, the M.S. in Data Science in two formats: an 11-month, full-time, residential experience in Charlottesville, Virginia, and an online program that spans five part-time semesters, and a Ph.D. in Data Science.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following key job functions:

Key Responsibilities

• Academic Advising - You will serve as the frontline contact for students and faculty. This includes advising students on enrollment requirements and tracking academic progress for programmatic milestones such as qualifying exams, defenses, capstones, and graduation. You will work closely with faculty on curricular offerings and timing to ensure student success.
• Academic Program Management - This role will provide administrative coordination of an academic program. You will collaborate with leadership to draft policies, develop procedures, set timelines, implement program reviews, and ensure necessary compliance with institutional policies and procedures. You will work across functional areas by building and maintaining student-focused processes within admissions, marketing, student affairs, career services, etc.
• Student Programming and Event Planning - You will p lan and implement program-specific academic and co-curricular events. This includes assisting with program budget planning and administration, space allocation, staff supervision, and other administrative tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of related work experience
• Ability to build and sustain close and collaborative relationships with colleagues, and to organize and lead them to produce top-quality and strategically effective work.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Independence, initiative, and self-motivation; a commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 and virtual meetings (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Sharepoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in higher education
• Experience with University student information systems (e.g., SIS, Stellic), learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), and/or survey tools (e.g. Qualtrics)

Anticipated Salary Range: $55,000 - 70,000

Anticipated Start Date: July 7, 2025

Health and Other Benefits:

UVA offers the choice between 3 different health plans; vision and dental insurance; life insurance; benefits savings accounts; starting with 22 days of paid time off a year in addition to 12 or more paid holidays; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; short term disability; up to $4,360 after your first year for combined use of tuition toward a degree-seeking program or up to $2,000 for professional development including classes, certification training and conferences; and more!

Application Process

Please visit the UVA job board: https://uva.wdl.myworkdayjobs.com/UVA Jobs and search for R0073216 .

Complete an application online and attach:

Cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience to this position Resume or CV

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Process for internal UVA applicants: Please apply through your Workday home page. Search “Find Jobs” and then R0073216.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. For this role, the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visas now or in the future.

Review of applications will begin June 9, 2025, with preference given to applications received by this date.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey Reference. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

A background check is required and will be conducted per university policy prior to the first day of employment.

We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and offer training and mentorship to ensure your success!

For questions about the position, contact Andrea Kester, School of Data Science Registrar, at ak3jg@virginia.edu .

For questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Human Resources Recruiter, at das6zb@virginia.edu .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community, please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience: At least four years of relevant experience.
Licensure: None

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