University of Virginia Hiring for Program Manager at Wise, VA Full Time

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites applications for a Program Manager. This role serves as a point of contact for Student Services, Campus Partners, Career Programming, Employment and Internship Opportunities, Alumni Relations, and GROW Wise on behalf of the Office of Career Discovery and Planning.

Duties of position:

STUDENT SERVICES AND CAMPUS PARTNERS

• Provide career services such as resume creation and critiques, interview preparation, assistance with employment applications, and support for internship searches.
• Assist campus partners with requests for presentations, trainings, and workshops.
• Assist in the expansion and transformation of the GROW Wise program.
• Collaborate with Alumni Relations on opportunities and programs.
• Engage with team members within Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives.
• Engage with the Experiential Learning Hub.
• Demonstrate an understanding of higher education’s structure and governance.

OPPORTUNTIES / CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

• Guide employers and internship providers to a centralized career services management platform. Post/input employment and experiential learning opportunities, as well as career and networking events for students.
• Maintain a database of students and employers participating in the WISEWORKS Program.
• Assist employers with requests for on-campus events, tabling, presentations, and postings.
• Reserve facilities, request technology, order food, invoice participants, etc. for programs
• Create social media content for events and initiatives.

OFFICE

• Adhere to budget protocols; maintain accurate records and reconcile monthly.
• Process mail and email daily; maintain a calendar.
• Assist in data collection and assessment processes.
• Set up meetings; record meeting notes, in person and virtual.
• Maintain security and confidentiality according to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) Professional Standards.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft, Apple, and Google applications.
• Proficiency with social media (Instagram, LinkedIn) and web content.
• Skilled in clerical duties; adept in organizing and maintaining databases.
• Public speaking; able to create presentations with educational content.
• Skilled in handling multiple projects and adhering to deadlines.
• Must be professional, customer-service oriented, and willing to learn

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in any major with one year of professional experience in career services, human resources, or related field. Starting salary: $45,000.

To apply, please visit Job Openings | UVA HR (virginia.edu) and complete the online application process, attaching a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. UVA Wise is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
Experience: At least one 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.

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, including 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.