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Hampton University

Administrative Assistant

Hampton, VA · On-site

$31K/yr

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How much do department chair jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for department chair in Virginia is $101,825.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,900.00 and $134,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a department chair?

Department Chairs are faculty members who lead and manage academic departments at colleges or universities. They are responsible for overseeing faculty, setting departmental goals, managing budgets, coordinating course offerings, and representing their department within the institution. Department Chairs also serve as a liaison between faculty, administration, and students, ensuring the smooth operation and development of the department. Their role often involves balancing administrative duties with teaching and research responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a department chair?

To thrive as a Department Chair, you typically need advanced academic credentials (often a PhD), leadership experience, and a strong record of teaching and research in your discipline. Familiarity with academic management systems, budgeting tools, and accreditation processes is important, as are any relevant professional certifications. Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills help foster a positive departmental culture and manage faculty and student needs. These skills and qualities are critical for effective departmental leadership, strategic planning, and ensuring academic excellence.

What are some of the primary challenges faced by a department chair in balancing administrative duties with faculty leadership?

As a Department Chair, one common challenge is effectively managing administrative responsibilities—such as budgeting, scheduling, and policy compliance—while also serving as a leader and advocate for faculty and students. Balancing these often competing demands requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to delegate tasks appropriately. Department Chairs must also foster a collaborative and inclusive departmental culture, all while advancing academic goals and supporting professional development among faculty. This dual role can be demanding but offers opportunities for meaningful impact within the institution.

What is the difference between Department Chair vs Program Director?

AspectDepartment ChairProgram Director
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees in the field, often with academic credentialsUsually holds relevant degrees and certifications, often with specialized training in program management
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, overseeing faculty and departmental operationsEducational or training programs, managing curriculum and student outcomes
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, academic settingsEducational institutions, nonprofit organizations, training centers
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for leadership roles within academic departmentsCompared for overseeing specific programs or courses within institutions

The main difference is that a Department Chair leads an entire academic department, managing faculty and departmental strategy, while a Program Director focuses on managing specific programs or courses within an institution. Both roles require relevant credentials and involve leadership, but their scope and responsibilities differ.

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Infographic showing various Department Chair job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,825 per year, or $49 per hour.

Emergency Medicine - Ultrasound Fellow

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Richmond, VA • On-site

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Emergency Medicine - Ultrasound Fellow - M89515

Department: Emergency Medicine

Department Summary: Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellow

Mission or Goal of Unit: VCU Medical Center, which is a largely underserved, Level 1 Trauma Center and tertiary referral center, sees over 100,000 patients per year. The department is nationally recognized for innovative management of chest pain, stroke, major trauma, medical management of EMS and for providing medical direction for aeromedical transport. In addition, the Virginia Poison Center is a division component of this department. The VCU Department of Emergency Medicine also provides coverage for a free-standing Emergency Department serving the rural patient community of New Kent, VA which sees over 15,000 patients per year and community hospitals in Tappahannock, VA and South Hill, VA which see 20,000 patients per year and 25,000 patients per year respectively. Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Emergency Medicine houses an Emergency Medicine 3-year residency program. We also partner with the Air Force and train their residents as well and are one of the only 12 programs to house a combined Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine residency program with an additional 2 residents per year. Faculty may be recruited at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor commensurate with experience.

Chief Purpose of this Position: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our dynamic academic Emergency Medicine team. The candidate will contribute to our mission of providing exceptional patient care, innovative research, and high-quality education in Emergency Medicine. This position supports the department mission by providing clinical experience in Emergency Medicine by virtue of residency training and/or Board Certification in Emergency Medicine.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Clinical - Provide direct patient care within the emergency department supervising all trainees, non-licensed providers, and non-physician credentialed providers in the clinical areas. Clinical obligations will be individualized depending on faculty position assignment. Provide efficient, high quality patient care that reflects current professional practice norms and skills and is consistent with accepted utilization guidelines. Documents each patient encounter with a timely, comprehensive note. Demonstrate professional and courteous behavior towards patients, department staff and members of the hospital community. Fulfill billing and coding responsibilities as defined in the scope of practice. Abide by department's operational manual, policies, and procedures. Abide by hospital rules and regulations, medical staff bylaws, credentialing requirements, and MCVH's policies and procedures. Demonstrate a willingness to fill uncovered shifts in addition to clinical commitment.
  • Teaching - Participate in providing core curriculum lectures to medical students, interns and resident level trainees. As appropriate, participates in ACLS, PALS and ATLS courses. Provides bedside clinical teaching to all trainees with the Emergency Department. Participates in nursing, housestaff, medical student, advanced practice provider and paramedical educational programs.
  • Research - Actively identify areas of interest and participate in Departmental research projects.
  • Administrative - Attend department staff meetings unless on clinical duty. Participate in and adhere to quality improvement and utilization review activities. Participates in relevant marketing and public relations activities on behalf of the hospital and Emergency Department. Participates in appropriate medical staff and hospital committees as assigned. Completes, in a timely manner, all reports and requests for information from the Department Chair, Vice-Chair and the School of Medicine. When required, participates as a representative of the VCU Health System. Assignments could span a full spectrum of healthcare or be in a specific area of interest to the incumbent.

Required Qualifications:

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
  • Active Virginia Medical license or ability to obtain
  • Completion of an Emergency Medicine Residency within 3 years (if beyond 3 years of completing an accredited Emergency Medicine Residency program, must have completed 1500 hours of clinical activity in the past 3 years in an Emergency Department of comparable size, volume and patient acuity and can be waived at the discretion of the Chair)
  • 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.

Salary Range: Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Rank: Instructor

Contact Information: Contact Name: Sharlene Shannon Contact Email: sharlene.shannon@vcuhealth.org

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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