Director for Carr's Hill Operations

The University of Virginia seeks a Director for Carr's Hill Operations. The Director serves as the steward of Carr's Hill, the home of the University of Virginia's president, Carr's Hill was completed in 1909 and every University president has lived in the home and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. The Director will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the public and private spaces of the main home, outbuildings, and property grounds while planning and implementing activities that support daily and long-term future use of the home. This role will act as liaison on behalf of the president and the presidential family between stakeholders, constituents of the University, guests, and community members. The Director will coordinate small events on behalf of the president and will provide support for larger events by ensuring the readiness of space and supplies while promoting and facilitating the overall mission of Carr's Hill as a welcoming and inclusive space.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees operational and administrative activities for Carr's Hill, including supervising executive house staff.

• Manages Carr's Hill in a way that reflects the president's overall strategy and goals for the University.

• Cultivates positive relationships with all University partners and coordinates with appropriate leadership when recommending policies, procedures, plans, and programs at Carr's Hill.

• Manages the president's residence for overall readiness in support of University-sponsored events and activities. Ensures the use of space is in alignment with personal and family use.

• Maintains a detailed service schedule with facilities management for upkeep and general maintenance of the physical home and University contents.

• Routinely interfaces with facilities management, historic preservationists, architect, landscapers, police, fire department, and other University services for routine and unplanned maintenance and projects.

• Works with appropriate constituents to schedule any work on the property or in the main house with minimal impact to the family.

• Maintains a reservation calendar for the property and its guest cottages, and keeps the president and family updated as appropriate.

• Manages Carr's Hill budget specific to maintenance, service, and supplies.

• Plans and manages up to 6-person small-scale activities and social events at Carr's Hill.

• Collaborates with President's Office Events Team to plan and execute larger events at Carr's Hill.

• Interfaces with stakeholders, constituents, vendors, faculty, students, community, and other guests to increase favorable public awareness of Carr's Hill.

• Exercises absolute discretion while interacting with the president's family and guests, at times in a private setting that can involve personal matters, to ensure privacy and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; equivalent related experience may be substituted for the degree
• Experience: Three years of related experience in event planning
• Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding family and guests to ensure privacy and confidentiality
• Organizational, event planning, and management abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong time management skills
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with developing and executing schedules

Physical Demands: The job requires traveling some distance to manage internal and exterior household affairs; and occasionally lifting of up to 20 lbs.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Exemption Status: This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits

Work Arrangements: This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application Timeline: Application review will begin after September 7, 2025 but the position will remain open until filled.

Background Check: Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Visa Sponsorship: This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply: Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0075998. Complete an application with the following documents:

• A CV/Resume

• A Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching "Find Jobs."

Reference Check Process: Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

Department Contact: For questions about the position, please contact Brian Cullaty.

Recruiter Contact: For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, sxv9zv@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.