Program Specialist, Office of Faculty Affairs

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits paid annual and holiday leave granted up front generous tuition benefit retirement planning and savings options tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs employee discounts well-being resources abundant opportunities for career development and advancement and more. Learn more about VCUs benefits here.

The program specialist supports programs and events offered by the Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs. This includes a variety of professional learning and orientation events for faculty at all career stages.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Plan and execute in person hybrid and online events and sessions for faculty and leaders
• Coordinate event logistics including communication marketing and catering as needed
• Contribute to long-term and strategic planning of events with a focus on continuous improvement
• Develop materials for use in presentations meetings and events
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience with Canva or other publishing software
• Experience planning and executing events
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Responsive accurate and timely communication and action
• 2-3 years of related experience
• Provide hands-on support during events including setup troubleshooting and coordination
• Ability to effectively communicate and liaise with internal departments sponsors and partners to ensure event success
• Conduct needs assessments and market research to inform program themes formats and delivery methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from all backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree
• 3 years of related experience

VCU is transitioning to a new application system beginning on October 1 2025. Please be aware that applicants for job postings that remain open after September 30 2025 may be asked to resubmit your application in the new system after it goes live. Clear instructions will be provided at that time. We appreciate your understanding during this transition and look forward to reviewing your application.

Rebekah Jewers