AdviseVA Assistant Director

AdviseVA (formerly the Virginia College Advising Corps) at the University of Virginia places near-peer pathways advisers at over 70 partner high schools across the Commonwealth. Working alongside the school’s staff and faculty, advisers inform students and their families about various postsecondary opportunities, including higher education, employment, and military enlistment. Advisers support students one-on-one with each step toward their desired path after high school—from exploring careers to assisting with applications. Learn more about AdviseVA. AdviseVA is currently searching for an Assistant Director.

AdviseVA considers a variety of perspectives and life experiences to be a key part of our excellence. We seek applicants whose work experience, teaching, research, community involvement, or public service has prepared them to meaningfully contribute and thrive in an environment that values respect and collaboration.

Position Description:

The Assistant Director is responsible for supervising and developing a cohort of near-peer pathways advisers, as well as fostering and maintaining strong relationships with partner school divisions. Supervision will include working with advisers and site partners to set yearly goals, develop specific plans, and ensure student-centered deliverables. With advisers and site partners, frequent communication via virtual meetings, site visits, and written electronic formats is paramount.

As a team, assistant directors lead and implement key functional areas critical to the AdviseVA model. This position will focus on researching and writing grants, managing donor and alumni relations, coordinating special events, and supporting organizational strategy to enhance AdviseVA’s mission and engagement efforts.

AdviseVA is a learning organization and utilizes data as a tool to measure impact and to create actionable program changes and refinements. We have a culture that values and seeks new information towards continuous improvement.

In collaboration with the director, the assistant director will establish and implement AdviseVA policies, develop innovative programs, initiatives, and communication efforts, and set direction and priorities for each program year.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following competencies and attributes:

• Passion for postsecondary access and the AdviseVA mission
• Knowledge and experience working with youth from underserved backgrounds on postsecondary access and attainment topics
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with moving pieces and multiple stakeholders, to meet final project deadlines, and to independently execute with excellence
• Outstanding organizational and prioritizing skills; attention to detail; analytical and abstract reasoning skills
• Motivation to develop a vision for enhancing the adviser and site experience
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Mature, proactive, diplomatic problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Exceptional communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, and ability to build trust.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.

Experience: At least five years of experience.

Preferred Requirements

Education: Master's degree.

Experience: Three years of experience.

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 - $65,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date: This position will remain open until filled, with a target start date of June 15, 2026. Review of applications begins April 27, 2026.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule following completion of required in-person training and with supervisor approval. Travel to locations in Virginia is required.

About UVA and the Community

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Additional Requirements

• 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.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0082653. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter – must be included to be considered. Cover letter should include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

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.