Program Coordinator - Residential College

This position is part of a coordinated professional staff team-including a Special Assistant and Financial Generalist-who collectively support the Residential Colleges. The Program Coordinator ensures operational consistency and excellence across the RCs while supporting each community's unique culture and intellectual focus.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision, Student Leadership, and Advising

• Supervise 3-4 undergraduate Senior Residents; indirectly supervise 35-40 Resident Advisors.
• Support the Senior Residents in advising all three Residential College councils, fostering student leadership development and effective self-governance.
• Administrative support of Residential College Councils' programmatic initiatives, including program development guidance, and purchasing.
• Programmatic responsibility for cultivating a strong sense of community within Residential Colleges by mentoring student leaders and supporting student self-governance by providing training, resources, and leadership to enhance student engagement, foster connection, and promote a positive living experience.
• Support the student-run Residential College application process, coordinating logistics, communications, and timelines.
• Meet with residential students to provide resources and support by assisting in problem solving, roommate mediations, challenges, or concerns.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.

Programming and Event Coordination

• Manage day-to-day RC operations and coordinate programming logistics, including shared and college-specific events.
• Support student leaders in designing, planning, and executing events aligned with RC missions and annual themes.
• Collaborate with Housing & Residence Life staff, Faculty Principals, and the Special Assistant to implement RC programs and traditions.
• Attend and assist with evening and weekend events as needed.
• Participate as a regular member of each RC leadership team, contributing to planning and community strategy.
• Contribute to annual assessment and reporting efforts, including event metrics, student participation data, and program evaluations.

Role Context

Residential Colleges are vibrant intellectual communities that embody the University's vision of the Academical Village-spaces where living and learning are intertwined. They provide opportunities for meaningful engagement between students and faculty, foster belonging and intellectual curiosity, and model student self-governance as a cornerstone of University life.

The Program Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring each RC operates smoothly and supports both its academic and community-building missions. By collaborating closely with student leaders and Principals, the Program Coordinator helps shape a dynamic environment that integrates intellectual, social, and civic growth. Supervision of student staff is a key component of coordinator positions.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree

Experience: Two years of relevant experience required

Skills:

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and team members
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in building community, managing crisis, resolving conflicts, and promoting engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs Administration, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in student affairs, residential life, or program coordination.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for events as needed.
• Supervision experience is preferred
• Experience managing a budget or reconciling financial accounts is preferred
• Experience being on-call within a housing & residence life setting is preferred

About the Position

The salary range for this position is $45,000-60,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an exempt-level position with UVabenefits.

This is an in-person, live-off position, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Housing & Residence Life business hours are Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm. To support program needs, evening and weekend work may be required on occasions.

Application Timeline

The position is open until filled, but to assure full consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by March 16, 2026.

How to Apply

Applicants not employed at UVA please apply through the UVA job board; current employees please search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website and complete an application. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three is required. The selected applicant will pass a criminal background check. This position cannot sponsor cases for immigration now or in the future.

About UVA and the Community

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Contact

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

Physical Demands

Will require frequent traveling, standing, and climbing stairs to access buildings and facilities of the residential colleges. The position will require occasional light lifting, bending, and stooping, in addition to the use of desktop computers in an office environment. The job occasionally requires 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. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.