Overview:

The Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs is hiring an undergraduate or graduate student to serve as Precollege Program Coordinator. The Precollege Program Coordinator will serve as a key support for the UVA Advance program, the University's credit-bearing, residential, precollege program. The Intern will assist the UVA Advance Director with program planning throughout the spring semester, and will be a leading staff member during the four weeks of Summer Session 3 that participants spend on Grounds.

The ideal candidate is passionate about educational programming and comfortable with both behind-the-scenes planning and hands-on implementation. They are able to manage several programmatic aspects simultaneously and are comfortable changing tasks and adapting quickly. Once trained, they are comfortable working independently and adding original ideas to improve programs and systems, while judging when to seek guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Spring Semester:

• Review student applications and assist in admissions decisions.
• Manage program communications, including email communications with prospective students and parents.
• Facilitate webinars and virtual meetings prior to program.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and compiling program documents and publications, including the Student-Family Handbook, RCA Handbook, Course Catalog, Welcome Binder, and Admitted Students’ Guide.
• Create and edit program marketing materials and social media posts.

Summer Session:

• Help plan and provide training for Resident Community Advisors (RCAs) and serve as point of contact for RCAs before and during program.
• Plan and execute program team-building activities during arrival weekend.
• Manage program logistics such as roommate assignments and student groups.
• Help plan and supervise program excursions and events, including arrival and departure days, weekly student workshops, and weekend field trips.
• Assist with other Summer Session activities, including tabling events, as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications:

• Current UVA graduate or undergraduate (third or fourth year) student in good standing.
• Experience working with complex programs through all stages of planning and implementation.
• Experience working with adolescents in academic or extracurricular settings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience using Canvas in a non-student capacity (TA, instructor) is a plus.

Department: Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs.

Duration: Beginning in Spring Semester 2027 (January start date preferred) and continuing through August, 2027. Flexible, in-person availability during Summer Session is required.

Hours and Compensation:

Schedule: Spring Semester and Summer Session 1 (January-June 11, 2027): 10-20 hours/week, in person with some remote work

Summer Sessions 2 and 3 (June 14-August 7, 2027): 20-40 hours/week, almost entirely in person. Occasional weekends and evenings required.

Compensation: $18/hour.

Additional Allowance: Parking Pass for Summer Sessions 2 and 3 (if applicable.)

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references.

Questions about this position can be directed to [email protected] 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references required.

Education: Current UVA undergraduate in their third or fourth year. Current UVA graduate student

Experience: None

Licensure: None

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