Academic Support Program Coordinator

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

The University of Virginia seeks applications for an Academic Support Program Coordinator to work as part of the STEM Support Services team. Our mission is to support students’ learning in gateway courses so that they are well-positioned to pursue STEM-related majors and post-graduation goals. More broadly, we aim to contribute to a collaborative, positive learning environment for students pursuing these goals. Our programs include Peer Led Learning (P2L), which is a supplemental-instruction style, collaborative group program, as well as Peer Academic Coaching (one-on-one, by-appointment support) and the Math Collaborative Learning Center (drop-in support for math courses), and our scope includes lower-division courses across biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

We areseekingadetail-oriented, collaborative, and self-startingteam memberwho cancoordinateday-to-day operations of one-on-one tutoring andgroup academic support programs.Our approach to our program offerings is to work closely with faculty to alignserviceswith their courses;consider on an ongoing basis whether we are meeting students’ needs;and toadapt andplan for the future. Thus, it is important that this team memberbeadaptable,comfortable with change,and dedicated to continuous improvement.Specific duties include but are not limitedto:reviewing peercoaches’ session plans;support for delivery ofgroup and one-on-onetraining;maintaining our online appointment/attendance system; contributing to assessment;communicating with peer coaches;responding to emailed questions from students and faculty;scheduling rooms and sessions; reviewing timecards; helping with recruitment and hiring.

The STEM Support Services teamoperatesout of theGeorges Student Centerin Clemons Library.Thecoordinator will occasionally provide supportin the Center's spacesorassistwithspecialevents. The coordinator will report to theAssociate DirectorforSTEM Success. The Georges Student Center is a unit of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.

This position will primarily work on site in the Georges Student Center, with some flexibility for workingvirtually aboutone day per week.Occasionalevening and weekend hoursmayberequiredtoobservesessions or hold meetings with student staff.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Ability to write and speak clearly, including in a group presentation setting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years of experience related to teaching or academic support.
  • Degree or experience working in a quantitative or scientific field.
  • Experience supervising student staff.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Salary and Pertinent Information

This position is a 3-year contract, renewable contingent upon availability of funding. The salary will range from $59,000 - $62,000, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

This is an exempt level, benefited, full-time position with UVA Benefits.

  • This position will primarily work on site in the Georges Student Center, with some flexibility for workingvirtually aboutone day per week.Occasionalevening and weekend hoursmayberequiredtoobservesessions or hold meetings with student staff.

  • Some remote location work may be possible.

  • 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.

  • This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

About UVA and the Community

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Application Timeline

Review of applications will beginApril 13, 2026. The projected start date for this position isJuly 1, 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 and upload the following required materials:

  • Cover letter

  • Resume

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume” box. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks willbe 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.

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.

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