Temporary Specialized Professional Pool

Temporary Specialized Professional assignments offer flexible and meaningful work opportunities that can range from short-term projects lasting a few days to longer engagements with no predetermined end date. Assignment length and scope vary based on the evolving needs of our university partners.

We seek talented professionals with diverseexpertisewho are interested in contributing their skills through part-time or full-time temporary assignments. These rolesprovidean opportunity to support impactful initiatives, gain valuable experience, and collaborate across a wide range of professional environments at UVA.

Examples of roles filled by Temporary Specialized Professional employees include:

• Human Resources Professional
• Graphic Designer
• Grants and Contracts
• Project Manager
• Lab Manager
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Compliance Specialist
• Technical Trainer or Instructor
• Architect
• Engineer
• Public Relations & Marketing Specialist
• Social Media Manager
• Special Collections Assistant or Curator

Join us in supporting innovative projects and advancing the mission of the University through flexible professional opportunities.

Qualifications Overview

Experience, education, and physical requirements vary depending on the specific temporary role being filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices within a designated professional field
• Demonstrated professional-level customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Intermediateproficiencyin MicrosoftOffice:Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to learn and train on new computerized systems
• Strong attention to detail, sound problem-solving abilities, and the capacity tomaintainconfidentiality while managing competing priorities
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, patients, vendors, and visitors in a professional university environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Relevant certification or professional licensure (as applicable).

Skills & Experience

• One or more years of experience in a related professional field, preferably within an academic environment
• Familiarity with University of Virginia policies, procedures, and internal systems such asWorkday, SIS, Salesforce, and Advance

Important Information for Applicants

The job listings within temporary poolsrepresentgeneral employment categories and may not correspond to active openings at the time of application. Applications aremaintainedon file, and candidates will be contacted when their skills and experience align with a current temporary staffing need.

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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.