What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Liaison position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
The University of Virginia Police Department (UPD) is seeking a Community Engagement Liaison to lead and support outreach initiatives that strengthen relationships between UVA and the broader community. This role is essential in fostering trust, collaboration, and meaningful engagement through educational initiatives and other community-focused events. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-performance professional environment while making a meaningful impact in the University and Charlottesville communities. This is an unarmed, non-sworn civilian position.
To learn more about the University Police Department visit: https://uvapolice.virginia.edu/.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, develop, and implement community relations initiatives and partnership efforts
- Coordinate a yearly calendar of programs and events, ensuring alignment with UPD's mission
- Develop public relations strategies to promote outreach efforts and strengthen community connections
- Serve as a liaison with community partners and maintain strong collaborative relationships
- Oversee community engagement efforts, assessing outcomes and sharing impact reports
- May supervise or guide staff within the department
- This role may require occasional evening and weekend hours
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree required
- Experience: 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in customer service, community engagement, or event planning is strongly preferred
- Proven skills in customer service, public interaction, and planning or coordinating activities, with strong verbal and written communication and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools to create, manage, and present documents efficiently
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 starting salary is $65,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type & Work Location
- This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
- This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
About UVA and the Community
To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.
Application Review will begin after September 30, 2025. Preference will be given to applications received by this date.
Additional Requirements
- Candidates will be required to complete a separate background investigation before a formal offer can be extended. Additionally, prior to your first day of employment, candidates must complete a successful background check and drug screening.
- 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 R0076528. Complete an application with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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 will not receive full consideration.
Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching "Find Jobs."
Reference Checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.
Contact
For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at fak3ph@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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.
Salary : $65,000