AdviseVA Assistant Director

Position Description

The Assistant Director is responsible for supervising and developing a cohort of near-peer pathways advisers, as well as fostering and maintaining strong relationships with partner school divisions. Supervision includes working with advisers and site partners to set yearly goals, develop specific plans, and ensure student-centered deliverables. Communication with advisers and site partners is essential, often through virtual meetings, site visits, and written electronic formats. As a team, assistant directors lead and implement key functional areas critical to the AdviseVA model, focusing on grant research and writing, donor and alumni relations, coordinating special events, and supporting organizational strategy.

Competencies and Attributes

• Passion for postsecondary access and the AdviseVA mission
• Knowledge and experience working with youth from underserved backgrounds on postsecondary access and attainment topics
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with moving pieces and multiple stakeholders, to meet final project deadlines, and to independently execute with excellence
• Outstanding organizational and prioritizing skills; attention to detail; analytical and abstract reasoning skills
• Motivation to develop a vision for enhancing the adviser and site experience
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Mature, proactive, diplomatic problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Exceptional communication (written and oral), interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, and ability to build trust

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: At least five years of experience

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Master's degree
• Experience: Three years of experience

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$60,000 - $65,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date

This position will remain open until filled, and review of applications begins immediately.

Position Type & Work Location

• Exempt-level, benefited position
• Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a hybrid work schedule following required in-person training and with supervisor approval
• Travel to locations in Virginia is required

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment
• This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance
• Immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future