The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia is accepting applications for a Communications and Web Manager for a newly established Institute in national security and intelligence. This position will be responsible for the project management of creating a new multi-faceted website and content to support the mission of the National Security Data & Policy Institute. This team member will also participate in events planning, programming and the promotion of national security centered activities across the University.

Responsibilities include:

Manage a wide variety of communications activities via digital and web platformsProactively manage media relations, handling incoming inquiries, as well as fostering ongoing relationships. Maintain an established network of UVA/internal and external communications relationshipsCoordinate with faculty and staff on publication projects, media appearances, public presentations, marketing activities, and initiatives Manage ongoing and special events, coordinating exhibitions, logistics, agendas, staff, speaker arrangements, external promotions, and post-event reportsCoordinate with the vendor to build out a new multifaceted websiteEstablish a public events and publications calendarIn addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degreeAt least 3 years of experienceExceptional communication skillsExperience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with remote team members is preferred.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA, with the opportunity for a hybrid working schedule. This position is a 2-year restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $55,000-$65,000 commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA job board, and search for R0066400. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.'  Complete an application online with the following documents:

CV/ResumeCover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.  Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey.  A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

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

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.