Communications Coordinator, Enrollment

The University of Virginia seeks a collaborative, creative, and detail-oriented professional to serve as Communications Coordinator for Enrollment's Commonwealth Partnerships unit. Commonwealth Partnerships includes key programs - AdviseVA, All Virginia, and Community College Partnerships - which further Enrollment's goals of:

• Strengthening the excellence, success, and sense of community for students in all regions of Virginia considering UVA

• Expanding access to high-quality postsecondary opportunities for students across Virginia, creating a better educated and more skilled Commonwealth

• Advancing the aims of the University to serve the public and welcome talented students from all walks of life

Position Summary

This position, reporting to the Director of Enrollment Communications, will work with colleagues in Commonwealth Partnership programs and fellow Enrollment communicators to develop strategic and engaging multi-channel content, tailored for unique audiences, which helps advance the programs' goals.

Responsibilities

• Working as a member of the University Enrollment communications team to generate compelling marketing and communications efforts, with key responsibility for Commonwealth Partnerships communications.

• Collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and with a high degree of professionalism.

• Drafting and editing a variety of written materials including newsletters, website content, and presentations

• Developing content for social media accounts and managing posting, monitoring, responding, and analytics gathering.

• Monitoring trends in higher education access and success in research and communications.

• Participate in organizational meetings and assist in the development of Commonwealth Partnerships goals and strategies

• In coordination with program leaders and the Director of Enrollment Communications, implement communication strategy informed by strategic planning

• Creating and coordinating standard reporting and analytics for communication initiatives to measure success.

• Monitoring messages and triaging responses for individual program email inboxes.

• Providing ad-hoc communications problem-solving and support for day-to-day team needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.

• Experience: 1+ years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen understanding of grammar rules and excellent proofreading skills.

• Proven success working effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple offices, departments, or units.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges, problem-solve proactively, and manage multiple communications priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Canva.

• Experience working in postsecondary access, K-12 or higher education, counseling, marketing, communications, or non-profit settings.

Physical Demands

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.

Salary Range

• The anticipated hiring range is $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, in accordance with UVA's remote work guidelines.

About UVA and the Community

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin after October 27, 2025.

Additional Requirements

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

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0077383. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• 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

• For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, jf2sw@virginia.edu.