Education Support Specialist (Staff Wage)

University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development seeks applicants for program support and content expertise in the Department of Educational Leadership, Foundations and Policy during 2024-2025 academic year. The Department of Leadership, Foundation and Policy strives to improve educational organizations and advance knowledge with the goal of producing high quality, equitable educational experiences. Together, students, staff and faculty strive to prepare a new generation of experts in our fields who are prepared to make wise, evidence-based decisions that will improve youth settings and society. The Education Support Specialist position involves the creation and use of systems to support course and program activities. The person in this role will interact regularly with a diverse group of faculty and staff and will be expected to provide a high level of service to all department stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in education or related field is required a master's degree in education is preferred. This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link:http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029. To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current resume. Search on requisition number: R0060607 Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr. HR Specialist, at jak8wvirginia.edu. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: Three years Licensure: None 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, i ncluding 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.