The Office of Engagement at the University of Virginia is currently seeking an Assistant Director, UVA Clubs Global Network. This position provides high-level guidance and support to the volunteer leaders of regionally based UVA Clubs for alumni, families, and friends of the University. Through ongoing communication, coordination, training, and the support of various programs, the Assistant Director will ensure robust engagement opportunities for the University’s constituents.

The Assistant Director works with a portfolio of volunteer leaders from UVA Clubs boards by supporting their volunteer activities to further the mission of the University of Virginia. The incumbent provides guidance, resources, and support to the volunteers of these boards to meaningfully engage alumni, families, and friends in the life of University. Working with the Senior Director, UVA Clubs Global Network, and a team of fellow Regional Engagement Officers, the Assistant Director will support the work of the UVA Club boards in their portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Form and maintain relationships with volunteer leaders of select UVA Clubs boards; communicate regularly with volunteer leaders to provide support, guidance, education, training, and resources.

• Champion and strengthen relationships between the University and UVA Clubs boards and leaders via in-person or virtual visits, meetings, phone calls, web meetings, and other communications.

• Attend meetings for volunteer boards in portfolio to answer questions and provide resources from the Office of Engagement and the University.

• Collaborate with Clubs to assist with the planning of events and programs, volunteer outreach and recruitment, volunteer onboarding, and communications. • Cultivate and steward volunteer leaders and other constituents; encourage philanthropic relationships with UVA; solicit and steward volunteer leaders for participation-level contributions to the University.

• Conduct engagement visits to identify, cultivate, and steward volunteer leaders.

• Support other programs of the UVA Clubs & Global Engagement Team and the Office of Engagement, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience with volunteer/student/alumni programming; project planning/management; and/or marketing/communication duties.

• Clear communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency working with personal computers and related hardware/software.

• Ability to travel with frequent overnight and some weekend work.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Desktop Publishing.

UVA Advancement offers a flexible and hybrid workplace. All team members must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. Depending on the type of position and work performed, or as deemed by manager, some positions may be required to work intermittently in a shared office space located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, University Advancement honors your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can best achieve our mission of supporting our broadly diverse partners, schools and networks of engaged alumni, parents, and friends of the University. This position will remain open until filled.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. Anticipated Hiring Range: $56k - $61k commensurate with education and experience. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will be based in Charlottesville, VA. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.

How to Apply: Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration, please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday, and search for ‘R0046609’. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for ‘R0046609.’ Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: At least one year of 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, 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 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.