Program & Events Coordinator, Darden School of Business

Key Responsibilities

• Help manage scheduling, communications, and coordination of meetings, seminars, and events.
• Aid in managing center budgets and financials, including processing reimbursements, invoices, and expense reports.
• Maintain and update center databases, records, and files.

Program And Event Management

• Support the planning, organization, and execution of center programs, such as research projects, faculty and student seminars, and courses.
• Coordinate center events, including conferences, workshops, guest speakers, and webinars.
• Manage relationships with external partners, including sponsors, speakers, and collaborators.

Communications

• Draft and proofread communication materials such as newsletters, announcements, and project summaries.
• Maintain the research centers' web and social presence.
• Create and execute digital communications.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including academic institutions, industry partners, vendors, and alumni.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1+ year of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software (e.g., PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Higher education experience, working with academic programs.
• Experience managing website and social content.
• Competency in Adobe (e.g., Photoshop), Salesforce (e.g., Marketing Cloud), and/or similar web, communication, and design tools (e.g., Canva, Acorn).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with administrative/general office support.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and teamwork skills.
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.

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.

Hiring Range

$25.00 - $26.00 per hour.

Position Type & Work Location

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Based in Charlottesville, VA, with an in-person presence.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks 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.