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The University of Virginia School of Law seeks a Faculty Support Coordinator to join the Faculty Support department. Faculty Support is responsible for supporting all Law School faculty with a wide variety of responsibilities in event services, instruction, and administrative areas. The School of Law is consistently recognized as one of the top law schools in the country, with a dynamic faculty who excel in teaching, scholarship, and service. The Law School takes pride in its keen sense of collegiality among students, faculty, and staff and its commitment to excellence and service. The environment at the Law School is both active and vibrant, with large-scale and smaller events taking place year-round.
This position reports to the Law School's Director of Faculty Support and is responsible for a wide range of activities to help plan and support faculty workshops and special events. The position also provides general administrative support to faculty for programs and colloquia as part of the faculty support team. While most Law School events take place during regular business hours, some evening and weekend work may be required.
This public-facing position regularly interacts with faculty, faculty visitors, event guests, including high-profile visitors and speakers, with responsibility for helping create a positive guest experience. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills, and be able to show discretion and good judgment. Responsibilities
- Build positive and collaborative relationships with Law School faculty and key internal Law School departments essential to the success of programs and events, including Building Services,Communications, Information Technology (LawIT), the Business Office, and the Law School Foundation
- Work with external vendors including hotels, caterers, venues, and the Virginia State Bar
- Coordinate with Law School faculty to plan and organize weekly faculty workshops throughout the year, and specialty workshops during the fall and spring semesters
- Communicate regularly with faculty workshop visitors from other law schools
- Participate in planning and executing major, annual faculty and staff events, such as receptions, lunches, and dinners
- Apply for Virginia CLE credit from the Virginia State Bar for faculty workshops, including an annual ethics workshop
- Maintain and audit electronic files and folders
- Process receipts and reimbursements and reconcile expenses
- Make reservations in the Law School's room reservation system
- Additional administrative duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education, experience, and or certifications in lieu of degree requirement
- Experience: 1+ year of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Excel and MS Office 365 suite strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Adobe and Zoom
Physical Demands Job may require sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling. Ability to lift/push/pull 25 lbs., climb ladders, stairs. Ability to use hands, often in repetitive motion, in order to complete work assignments Position Type & Work Location
- This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
- This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and has the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy.
About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA. Application Timeline Application review will begin September 4, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. 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.
How to Apply Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0086616. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete an application with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate.
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents may not receive full consideration. Contact
- Questions regarding the position should be directed to Teri Johnson, Director of Faculty Support, attjohnson@law.virginia.edu.
- Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Eric Allen, uth9qh@virginia.edu.
The School of Law is located in Charlottesville, VA, a college town setting with natural beauty and significant historical relevance in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville is a wonderful place to live with an extraordinary quality of life, often ranked among the best places to live in the United States. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
Aug 22, 2026