Assistant Director of Student Engagement, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy

The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for the role of Assistant Director of Student Engagement. The Assistant Director is a key player in the Student Success team at Batten and will play an integral role in supporting the collective goals of the team in developing undergraduate and graduate student leaders, from matriculation to graduation. The Assistant Director will engage daily with undergraduate and graduate leadership and public policy students who are distinguished by their high level of engagement and service ethos. Reporting to the Director of Student Engagement, the Assistant Director provides direct support to student organizations, assists in the development of best practices for enhancing student engagement, and identifies innovative ways to build meaningful interpersonal connections with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with students, offering guidance, mediating conflicts, resolving issues, and advocating for student needs and concerns
• Collaborate with student leaders to develop and execute programs that promote leadership, service, and scholarship
• Oversee budgets for student organizations and deliver strategic guidance or interventions as needed
• Collaborate with school units to develop and support programming for special population student
• Oversee Student Success Coach team to provide holistic support for particular student populations and groups
• Collaborate with University and Charlottesville partners to foster meaningful connections for Batten students to serve the local communities, including University Recreation, CAPS, Student Health & Wellness, and other Charlottesville partners
• Assist with tracking student involvement, creating engagement reports, and using data to guide improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field
• Experience: 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Counseling, or another related field
• Demonstrated ability to relate to a diverse population and use sound judgment when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to lead with curiosity and employ new and innovative approaches to solve problems
• Experience developing and maintaining projects and budgets
• Familiarity with University Systems including Stellic, Trumba, Monday.com, Canva, WorkDay

Physical Demands

The job does occasionally require walking some distance to attend meetings and programs. This role will require occasional weekend availability.

The anticipated hiring range is $58,000–$68,000, commensurate with education and experience.

This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application review will begin after November 19, 2025.

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 R0077745. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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: Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.”

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 Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

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.