The Equity Center seeks a motivated Program Manager to lead the Young Writer’s Workshop (YWW) program. This position as the Program Manager will focus on critical engagement with youth through the arts, with a primary focus on, but not limited to, creative writing; the performing arts (dance, theatre, music), studio art (photography, painting, drawing), and digital media (graphic design, audio production) may also be included. Furthermore, the position will work to build on the decades of successful programming supported by the School of Education and Human Development to integrate YWW with existing youth programming at the Equity Center, specifically Starr Hill Pathways with a focus on creative youth development. 

The Center for the Redress of Inequity Through Community-Engaged Scholarship (the “Equity Center”) is the University of Virginia’s collaborative multi-disciplinary center, established in August 2019. The Equity Center seeks to tangibly redress racial and socioeconomic inequality in university communities by advancing a transformative approach to universities’ fundamental research mission, which will in turn reform institutional values, pedagogy and operations. A key research-practice partnership of the Equity Center is its college and career readiness pipeline program for local youth called Starr Hill Pathways (SHP).  

The Program Manager will join a team of passionate educators at the Equity Center and will require exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the highest standards of integrity. The ideal candidate will coordinate closely with the School of Education and Human Development, the primary partner in this new project.  As such, a major goal will be the development of a pipeline of future educators who recognize the critical role of creativity and the arts in learning.  Coordination efforts will also include University staff and faculty, school systems, and local youth-serving organizations to ensure that community needs take priority in developing an existing program in the context of the Equity Center. 

In collaboration with the Equity Center staff, the Program Manager will help guide communication and outreach efforts, the co-creation and implementation of programming, and coordination of partnerships. The intent of the position is to help knit existing community and university resources to provide robust college and career pathways support for local youth from marginalized communities with a focus on creative youth development and the cultivation of teaching and learning opportunities for program staff. 

Working collaboratively with School of Education and Equity staff for successful program co-creation. 

Designing the summer program curriculum (e.g., theme, genre-specific workshops, elective content, evening & weekend activities) and directing its successful implementation; 

developing summer residential staff position job postings and collaborating on staff interviews and hiring decisions. 

Directing the student application process from the design and posting of the online application, to the review of applications, to student acceptance and registration; 

preparing advance summer program staff orientation materials and facilitating staff communication; 

Designing, directing, and delivering in-person summer program staff orientation training; 

generating database reports, training and supervising staff on how to use the database tool, and managing the program database; 

providing direct employee supervision, including the communication of clear expectations, and the training, coaching, constructive feedback and recognition appropriate to individual role performance; 

tracking program evaluations and incorporating student and staff suggestions for improvement in the design of future programming; 

managing outreach communications and promotional materials and ensuring the accuracy of the information in the program website, social media, and alumni newsletters; 

maintaining website functionality and leading initiatives in design, revision, and updating of all components in collaboration with the EC communications team. 

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. 

Minimum Requirements 

Education: Bachelor's degree 

Experience: Two years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 

Preferred Requirements 

Education: Master's or terminal degree 

Interest in literary arts and/or other creative arts and/or K-12 teaching experience 

Experience in the mentorship of young adults to become critical thinkers and innovative leaders in their communities  

Commitment to serve communities by reducing racial and socioeconomic inequity. 

A valid driver's license 

The Program Manager will live and work at Sweet Briar College for 7 weeks during the summer, from June 15-August 03, where team residential housing is provided by the program.    

This is an exempt level, benefited position, and is restricted as it is dependent upon performance and funding.  

Anticipated Hiring Range: $65,000-70,000 commensurate with education and experience. 

Preference will be given to applications received by October 14, 2024 though the position is open until filled. 

This position is In-Person located in Charlottesville, VA.  

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.  

To Apply: 

Candidates must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs and search for R0065676. Complete an application online with the following documents: 

CV or Resume 

Cover letter

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Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.  

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.  

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Recruiting Specialist, at jf2sw@virginia.edu  

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/. 

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