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. PLEASE READ: The job postings for this page have been moved to a new location. Please visit the UVA Careers Websites to navigate to the appropriate site, or click UVA Careers in the upper right corner of this page to view open positions. If have already applied and need to log in to your existing Workday account, please click Sign In in the upper right corner of this page. Please do not sign in until you have visited and applied through a UVA Careers website.
Salary : $65,000