Senior Administrative Coordinator, Department of Public Health Sciences

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) seeks a Senior Administrative Coordinator.

The successful candidate will act as the assistant to the Chair and the Director of Administration, performing advanced, diversified and confidential secretarial and administrative duties requiring broad and comprehensive experience, competencies, and knowledge of department, school, and university policies and practices. They must exercise discretion in handling confidential, sensitive, and timely information. They prepare meeting agendas, memos, and correspondence; coordinate a busy and shifting office calendar; attend meetings for purpose of recording, preparing, and distributing minutes and reports; as well as complete a variety of non-routine assignments. Assistants to the Chair serve as the primary liaison for the Chair.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs of the Chair and Director of Administration. Review correspondence and draft responses as appropriate, or forward to the appropriate person for response.
• Manage the calendar of the Chair.
• Act as a liaison with University leadership, assisting in relationship building with various constituents and leadership offices.
• Understand and comply with organizational policies and procedures necessary to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed.
• Track, monitor, and follow the progress of projects, action items, and strategies that emanate from department leadership. Ensure that appropriate follow-up actions are taken. Initiate subsequent follow-up meetings and communication for key stakeholders as directed.
• Develop memos, communiques, and correspondence. Prepare agendas and identify meeting participants. Collect, prepare, and distribute appropriate briefing materials. Ensure information flow to and from the Chair, via all types of venues (forums, correspondence, speeches, conferences, retreats, etc.).
• Organize and manage department-led faculty searches, working closely with the Chair and the Search Committee in setting search meetings, developing visit itineraries, and obtaining and organizing feedback.
• Organize and manage departmental events, including logistics, invitations, and on-site coordination.
• Manage the faculty annual review (FAR) as well as the promotion and tenure (P&T) process. Arrange FAR meetings with individual faculty and submit final FAR forms. Oversee the P&T timeline, schedule P&T committee meetings, and work with faculty in submitting draft and final P&T documents.
• In addition to the above responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree or combination of education and related experience in lieu of a degree

Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience supporting a senior executive

Preferred Qualifications

• Independent & Collaborative Work: Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team in a collaborative environment
• Organization Skills: Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Effective Communication: Proficient in both verbal and written communication, ensuring professionalism in all interactions
• Adaptability: Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and handle unexpected challenges with ease
• Time Management: Efficient in managing schedules and meeting deadlines.

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

The anticipated hiring range is $65,000-$70,000, commensurate with education and experience.

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

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

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Priority application deadline is January 5, 2026, after which review will be conducted as needed.

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

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 R0079117. 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.

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.

For questions about the position, please contact Christina Bousquet, cbb9r@virginia.edu.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, 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.