Assistant Director of Academic Programs

Assistant Director of Academic Programs The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia $85,000 -95,000 United States, Virginia, Charlottesville 1215 Lee Street (Show on map) Jun 08, 2026 TheDepartment of English in theCollege and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Virginia seeks anAssistantDirector of Academic Programstopartner with faculty leadership to provide strategic planning to ensure all programs are delivered with excellence and offer an exceptional student experience. The Assistant Director's primary focusinitially willbe on the Writing and Rhetoric programwith potential to expand programmatic leadershipacross the department over time. TheAssistantDirector serves as a primary support and partner to the Director of the Writing Program (and, over time, other program directors), balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution functioning as a key integrator across the program'sportfolio. Candidate Profile Youare seekingan academic programs leadershiprolebecause you believewholeheartedly in the academic mission. Youhave experiencewithundergraduate andgraduate education, both as a student andas anadministrator.

You understandthe creative process and how itcomes to life in writing.

That sensibility shapesyour approach toleadership.

You hold the full arc of the student experience in mind: from the undergraduate writertrying to findtheir voice to thedoctoralcandidate navigating the final stagesof their program. Youbalance the need for consistencywithnuanceandpatiencein how you workwith colleagues and students. You excel at turning ideas into results.

You understand the ways in which curricular decisionsshape the identity of programs.

You are also a strategic creator. You build systems thatsustain andconvert data into informationthatgetsused.

You move fluidly betweenstrategy and execution, and you know which mode the moment calls for. When decisions aremade,you make things happen. What You Bring Exceptional written and verbal communication, and the presence torepresentprograms with credibility and care Familiarity with and a commitment to Englishand/orWriting and Rhetoricas academic disciplines. Experience in higher education administration, withdemonstratedleadership of academic programs at the graduate and/or undergraduate level The ability to strategize with faculty, engagingwith intellectual respect, clarity of mission, and strong professional judgment Direct experience supporting students through advising, admissions, onboarding, and milestone progression A student-centered orientation that extends across program types and levels Experience leading and developing teams of academic professionals Comfort working across institutional partners Strong data literacy - the ability tomonitorprogram health, interpret trends, and use evidence to drive continuous improvement. Key Areas of Responsibility Program Management and Student Success Serve as the primary support and strategic partner to the Director of Writing and Rhetoric and other faculty leaders Manage teaching assignments, coursescheduling, and enrollment in partnership with faculty leadership and university partners ManageWriting and Rhetoric operations including operational and administrative leadership for Writing Across the Curriculum and the Writing Center Oversee student services functions including onboarding, orientation,advisingsupport, registration coordination, and milestone progression Partner with faculty program directors tomonitorstudent performance, engagement, and well-being, addressing concerns proactively and holistically Maintain knowledge of university policies and procedures. Assessment,Data, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement Provide operational leadership forprogram assessment and reporting Monitor program metrics including enrollment trends, student progression, and operational performance Prepare analyses and reports for academic leadership and use data to drive continuous improvement across programs and team functions. Team Leadership Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of academic programs professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in service delivery and program operations. Set clear expectations, support professional growth, and conduct regular performance evaluations.

Qualifications:

Master's degree 6+ years ofrelevant professional experience 2+ years formal management experiencerequired. Preferred Qualifications Advanceddegree inEnglish,Writing, Creative Writing Experience teaching WritingorCreative Writing Experience working in an academic Writing Center TheAssistant Director of Academic Programswill report totheDepartment Manager for Finance and Administration. Foradditionalinformation about the position, please contactAaron Noland, Director of Organizational Effectiveness, atwhd3vr@virginia.edu This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. Theanticipatedstart date is mid-July, 2026.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$85,000 -95,000commensuratewith education and experience. This is an exempt-level,benefitedposition.

Click here for more information on the benefits at UVA. This position will remain open until filled. Review ofapplicants will begin June 29, 2026. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please applyonline, by searching for requisition number

R0083948.

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website. Complete an application online with the following documents: • CV/Resume • Cover letter Upload all materials into the resume submissionfield,multiple documents can besubmittedinto this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do notcontainall required documents will notreceivefull consideration. References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey.

A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process, three are required. For questions about the application process, please contactMichele Jarman, Academic Recruiter. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visitUVA LifeandEmbark CVA. This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. 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.