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Housing & Residence Life offers employment opportunities for students and staff throughout the year. Each year we hire approximately 325 students who make substantial contributions to the residential community at UVA. We would love to have you join our team!
 

Administrative Openings
 

Residence Life Coordinator

HRL is seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) for a student-facing role within Residence Life. RLCs lead, guide, and coach undergraduate senior residents (SRs) who will in turn support our resident advisors (RAs). The RLC position is directly supervised by an assistant dean, and collaborates with that dean to develop, grow, and support the residential experience.

Responsibilities

The RLC's duties and responsibilities include:

  • Administrative support of programmatic initiatives within assigned residential communities, including program development guidance, purchasing, and budget management.
  • Programmatic responsibility for cultivating a strong sense of community within assigned residential areas 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.
  • Supervising 4 – 6 undergraduate Senior Residents and/or graduate Community Assistants directly; indirectly supervising 35-65 Resident Advisors (RAs).
  • Meeting with residential students to provide resources and support by assisting in problem solving, roommate mediations, challenges, or concerns.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years of experience are required. A master's degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or other related field is preferred.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and team members.
  • Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in building community, managing crises, resolving conflicts, and promoting engagement.
  • Relevant experience in residence life, counseling, teaching, and living/learning environments, as well as experience managing a budget, making data-driven decisions, and in being on call within a housing and residence life setting are preferred. 

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply to posting #R0076295 at jobs.virginia.edu. This posting also contains additional information about the position, which is anticipated to start on December 1, 2025.

 

Program Coordinator

HRL is seeking a Program Coordinator (PC) for a student-facing role within Residence Life. The Program Coordinator will work toward developing and growing our case management processes in support of the residential experience as outlined in the University's 2030 plan. This position is directly supervised by an assistant dean.

Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator's duties and responsibilities include:

  • Alongside the assistant dean, review all documented incidents from resident staff members and university police to create cases.
  • Assign cases to professional staff members within Housing and Residence Life for care and support.
  • Contribute to establishing case management strategies that focus on student care and support for residents to thrive in meaningful ways.
  • Work with the assistant dean to assess needs, develop outcomes, implement learning opportunities, and evaluate case management initiatives.
  • Monitor and record our Housing & Residence Life response team data.
  • Supervise and advise our student leadership team to advise the Resident Staff Accountability Council and other assigned processes.
  • Oversee the Greeters Program, a volunteer initiative that recruits and organizes students, staff, faculty, and alumni to assist first-year students and their families on first-year move-in days, creating a welcoming and supportive experience as they transition to Grounds.
  • Student support responsibilities include mentoring, training, and/or supervising student staff and student leaders as well as helping students solve problems and respond appropriately to challenges and/or crises.
  • Create and maintain positive professional relationships within the department and across the University.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree and minimum of two years of experience are required. A master's degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or other related field is preferred.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and team members.
  • Experience managing a budget or reconciling financials, with making data-driven decisions, and in being on call within a housing and residence life setting is preferred. 

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply to posting #R0076298 at jobs.virginia.edu. This posting also contains additional information about the position, which is anticipated to start on December 1, 2025.

 

Project Manager, Housing & Residence Life

The Housing & Residence Life Operations team supports the residential facilities upkeep, renewal, and new construction through strategic planning and collaboration with the University’s Facilities Management department.

The Project Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and overseeing the execution of capital and non-capital renovation and renewal projects. This role includes managing Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) replacements and providing input for long-range planning of housing inventory.

Responsibilities

  • Project Identification and Development: Identify potential capital and non-capital renovation and renewal projects. Develop project plans, including scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Project Execution: Oversee the execution of renovation and renewal projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
  • FF&E Management: Manage the replacement of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) to ensure that housing facilities are well-maintained and meet the needs of residents.
  • Long-Range Planning: Provide input and recommendations for long-range planning of housing inventory to support the strategic goals of the organization.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Communicate project status, updates, and any issues to relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and collaboration.
  • Compliance and Safety: Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations, safety standards, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least four years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) certification
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools (i.e. e-Builder, Bluebeam, PowerBI)

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply to posting #R0075099 at jobs.virginia.edu. This posting also contains additional information about the position. Application review will begin after August 14, 2025.

 

 

Student Employment

 

In addition to administrative positions posted on this page, please see the pages for Resident Staff selections for information on those openings and the processes to apply. Don’t forget that our friends at Conferences@UVA offer job opportunities in which students welcome and support University guests.

 

These positions are often the first step in a multi-year commitment with Housing & Residence Life. We place a great deal of trust in our students, and we value the contributions they make to our department and the University.

 


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