The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Virginia College Advising Corps, reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Programs. The University of Virginia launched the Virginia College Advising Corps (formerly the College Guide Program) in fall 2005 to address the widening gap in college access for low income, first generation, and under-represented groups. The Corps places recent U.Va. graduates in high schools and community colleges throughout the Commonwealth to work alongside counselors and other college access organizations. The goal of the program is to encourage and assist high school and community college students with college applications, financial aid, scholarship searches, and making the successful transition to post-secondary education.
Administration of the Virginia College Advising Corps requires a full-time director to effectively provide support and outreach to all of the placements in the Commonwealth and to raise funding to support the program. The position requires travel, recruiting, training and supervising the guides, and collaboration with participating high schools and communities.
The successful candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; exceptional writing and analytical skills; experience in service-related work such as community service programs, educational outreach, student affairs, youth advocacy, or career development. Demonstrated ability to work with high school administrators and college students and an understanding of college access within the secondary school environment is desired. Significant development experience, particularly in a higher education setting is preferred. A master’s degree is required.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application review will begin on December 15th and continue until the position is filled. For a complete description please see http://www.virginia.edu/provost/. Interested candidates must apply through the University of Virginia online employment website at https://jobs.virginia.edu/. Search by posting number 0608987. Please submit a completed application, C.V., cover letter emphasizing appropriate qualifications and experience, and contact information for three current professional references.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations from members of underrepresented groups.
