Join a Purpose-Driven Team at UVA's Police Department!

The University of Virginia Police Department (UPD) is looking for a Senior Administrative Assistant to join their exceptional team! In this pivotal role, you’ll provide top-notch support to key leaders, including the Deputy Chief of Police and the Assistant Chief of Police, ensuring the department operates smoothly and efficiently, all while contributing to the safety and well-being of the UVA community. 

This dynamic position offers the opportunity to take initiative, establish office procedures, and work both independently and collaboratively. You'll also guide, train, and coordinate with other administrative staff and may supervise students and support personnel.

UPD takes pride in being a leader in community-focused, contemporary law enforcement standards and practices.  The department promotes professional development of our team members and encourages them to introduce creative and innovative ways to promote public safety, engage the community and be a leader on grounds.  UPD is committed to public safety based on the constitutional idea of justice where every person will be treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
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Minimum qualifications:

A High School Diploma or equivalentAt least 4 years of relevant experience (bachelor’s degree may substitute for years of experience)

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's DegreeAdministrative experience in a higher education or law enforcement setting

The successful candidate will effectively evaluate and apply information, provide advice, demonstrate strong administrative knowledge, and present information clearly. They will excel in oral and written communication, work independently or collaboratively, and support leaders with competence.

The anticipated hiring range:  $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

To learn more about the UVA Police Department, please click HERE.

Candidates will be required to complete an extensive background investigation, separate background check and drug screen prior to their first day of employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0069135. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their “Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

Cover LetterCV/Resume

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.

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at fak3ph@virginia.edu.  

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see Charlottesville & Beyond and Embark Central Virginia.

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 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.