Work at SVU

As employees at Southern Virginia University, our responsibility is to Gather, Lift, and Launch students into successful lives and careers. Come be a part of a beloved community with a one-of-a-kind mission.

Faculty Positions

  • Full-time
    Starting date: Fall 2024

    Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Art starting in the Fall of 2024. Major responsibilities include teaching, development of curriculum, undergraduate advising, and university service.

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    Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Political Science, focusing on American government and politics. The position starts in the fall 2025 semester. The main responsibilities include teaching, undergraduate advising, and university service.

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    Southern Virginia University is seeking applications for a full-time position in writing at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor level.

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    Southern Virginia University seeks applications for a full-time Instructional Services Librarian. The Instructional Services Librarian provides a variety of professional library services to patrons: creating, delivering, and assessing research instruction; coordinating with faculty members; and assisting in training the student-based reference team.

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    Southern Virginia University seeks applications for an Open Rank Professor/Instructor of Economics, to start work in the fall 2024 semester. Main responsibilities include teaching, development of curriculum, undergraduate advising, and university service.

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Professional Staff Positions

  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University’s Office of Admissions is seeking a motivated Admissions Counselor to help recruit new students and guide them through the admissions process.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University is seeking a talented and motivated Athletic Director. The Athletic Director holds a vital role within the University, overseeing all aspects of the athletic department’s operations. The Athletic Director plays a multifaceted role in overseeing the holistic development and success of athletic programs. The Athletic Director must possess a combination of leadership, managerial, and interpersonal skills, along with a deep commitment to supporting the well-being and growth of student-athletes.

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    Southern Virginia University is seeking to hire a talented and motivated Athletic Trainer to assist student athletes with injury prevention, injury recovery, and general development and maintenance of health and fitness. Adaptability and attention to detail are critical.

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  • Full-time

    Southern Virginia University is seeking a talented and motivated Associate Director of Communications. The Associate Director will help manage the university’s internal and external communications to ensure consistent, engaging, and impactful messaging. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications and marketing, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

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    Southern Virginia University is seeking to hire a talented and motivated Cheer Coach to instruct and lead teams of students who cheer both competitively and in on-campus performances.

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    Southern Virginia University is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Athletic Communications to lead and manage the communication efforts of our athletic programs. The successful candidate will develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy to enhance the visibility and reputation of our athletic teams. This role involves managing the athletics website, serving as the primary media contact, creating engaging content, and overseeing game day media operations.

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  • Southern Virginia University is seeking a Director for our new Launch Center (Career Services). The Director is responsible for developing student internship opportunities, creating meaningful connections with alumni and graduate programs, and cultivating productive relationships with employers. The director will also manage staff who use these developed relationships and resources to connect students to internships and jobs. They will also oversee the keeping records of relationships, networks, and student placement, and report on these metrics regularly to the Office of the President.

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  • Southern Virginia University seeks a capable and effective Director of Information Technology to lead our IT team. Major responsibilities include guiding and executing the university’s IT strategy, managing a team of IT and AV professionals, and ensuring first-rate technology support for students, faculty, and staff.

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  • Southern Virginia University’s Office of Financial Aid is seeking to hire a motivated Financial Aid
    Specialist to help guide students through the financial aid process and access scholarships, student loans, or grants to fund their education. Primary duties for this position include building relationships with students and parents while demonstrating excellent customer service and maintaining compliance to federal regulations and institutional policies for the financial aid process.

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    Southern Virginia University is seeking a counselor. The Counseling Center Clinician provides individual, couples, and group counseling and crisis intervention services for SVU students utilizing brief therapy models.

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Office of Human Resources

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Contact
Main Hall 303
One University Hill Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
540-261-8426
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