Assistant

Description:

About the School: At UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest policy challenges. We know the complex issues of our time demand innovative, collaborative, cross-sector relationships within our walls and beyond. Our multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and emphasis on ethics reinforce our focus on how leadership works, why context matters in decision-making and which actions lead to tangible results.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree and at least four years of related work experience in higher education supporting students’ academic experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to solving problems and collaborating with colleagues in support of student success.
• Demonstrated experience assessing and implementing academic supports for students with diverse needs and in sensitive situations.
• Ability to navigate complexity and address the needs of diverse stakeholders.
• Outstanding customer service skills with both students and faculty.
• The ability to create and maintain organized workflows and processes with attention to detail.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated discretion with confidential and sensitive information and matters.
• High degree of comfort with technology and ability to learn new systems and platforms quickly.