Strategic Leadership Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Department Overview
The Office of the President provides leadership and support for the University of Virginia's highest institutional priorities. UVA is beginning a comprehensive strategic planning process under President Beardsley's leadership. The strategic planning process, supported from the Office of the President and guided by a faculty-led strategic planning committee to advise the President, will involve University leaders, faculty, staff, students, the Board of Visitors, and other stakeholders.
The strategic planning process will assess UVA's current state, engage broadly across the UVA community, gather and analyze stakeholder input, and establish a fully developed institutional strategic plan. The resulting plan will guide implementation, evaluation, and progress monitoring across the University moving forward.
To support this work, the Office of the President is establishing a strategic analysis team that will provide research, analysis, project management, and executive decision support for University strategic planning, presidential priorities and strategic initiatives.
Position Summary
The Office of the President is seeking a Presidential Strategic Leadership Fellow to join its strategic analysis team.
This is a high-impact, two-year limited-term opportunity for recent UVA graduate or professional degree recipients with demonstrated experience in analytics, project management, problem identification, data visualization, artificial intelligence tools, and workflow design. The Presidential Strategic Leadership Fellow will be part of a team that includes other post-graduate and post-undergraduate Fellows who work collaboratively on some of the University's most important strategic priorities.
The Fellow will function as an internal consultant and project manager, supporting institutional analysis, strategic planning, executive decision-making, and the design of University-wide initiatives that are presidential priorities. They will conduct research, analyze complex information, structure ambiguous problems, develop dashboards and presentations, coordinate cross-functional work groups, and provide recommendations to senior University leaders.
The strategic analysis team will work closely with the executive vice presidents' offices, Institutional Research and Analytics, the UVA Wise Chancellor's Office, UVA Health Strategic Planning, University schools and units, and other institutional partners to ensure data integrity, coordination, and alignment.
The team will also pilot and deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to improve data synthesis, automate administrative workflows, and identify opportunities to create organizational value.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Analysis

• Support the development and evaluation of UVA's institutional strategic plan.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support executive-level decision-making.
• Analyze stakeholder feedback gathered through engagement efforts.
• Review progress related to major strategic initiatives and other institutional priorities.
• Translate complex findings into clear insights, recommendations, briefing materials, and executive-level presentations.

Project and Initiative Management

• Provide project management, research, coordination, and analytical support to the strategic planning committee.
• Support strategic planning work groups and other strategic initiative teams chartered by the Office of the President.
• Track strategic initiatives and prepare milestone and progress reports.
• Manage multiple complex projects in a collaborative and evolving environment.

Data, Dashboards, and Technology

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to measure the progress, impact, and return on investment of strategic initiatives.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and visualize data for University leaders and strategic work groups.
• Pilot and deploy generative AI tools to support data synthesis, research, and administrative workflows.

Executive and Institutional Support

• Provide research, documents, presentations, and planning support for the President and presidential priorities.
• Prepare executive briefings, decision-support materials, and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior advisors, project leaders, executive sponsors, and University leadership.
• Support additional strategic projects and institutional priorities as identified by the President and senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master's degree required.
Experience: Five or more years of relevant experience required.

• Recent graduate-level experience at the University of Virginia or demonstrated recent knowledge of UVA's institutional environment.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, institutional research, strategic planning, project management, management consulting, business intelligence, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and structure complex or ambiguous problems.
• Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative information and developing actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Experience with data visualization, dashboards, reporting, or executive-level presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to use emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, to improve research, analysis, or workflows.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues while maintaining complete confidentiality; strong integrity and sound judgment about highly sensitive information and issues in a variety of settings, including ability to exercise appropriate discretion with highly confidential engagements.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, cross-functional, and matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• A graduate degree from the University of Virginia.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, organizational transformation, or enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Experience working in higher education, government, consulting, research, or another complex organization.
• Experience preparing materials for senior executives, boards, committees, or other leadership audiences.
• Strong knowledge of and commitment to the University of Virginia's mission, culture, and values.

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary position involving extensive use of computers and other office equipment. The position may require travel across Grounds to attend meetings, presentations, programs, and University events.
Position Type and Work Location
This is a full-time, exempt, benefited position with a two-year term limit. The position will be based in the Office of the President at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Work arrangement: This will be a Hybrid work arrangement
About UVA
The University of Virginia is an institution driven by its mission to develop responsible citizen leaders and advance knowledge. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, UVA is consistently recognized for its academic excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to public service.
Application Timeline
Review of applications will begin July 20, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled.
Additional Requirements
This position is subject to the successful completion of a background check.
This is a two-year limited-term position. Continuation beyond the stated term is not guaranteed.
Immigration sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will not be offered for this position now or in the future.
How to Apply
Please apply online through Online and search for R0085168 Presidential Strategic Leadership Fellow (Open). Complete the application and upload the following required materials:
Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website .

• Cover letter
• Resume

Applications that do not contain all required documents may not receive full consideration.
Reference Check Process
References will be completed through UVA's SkillSurvey process. Five references will be requested, with at least three completed references required.
Contact
For questions about the position or application process, please contact Bill Crane at Xer55@virginia.edu.
Job Profile
J1461 - Data Science Professional 3
Career Stream and Level
Professional-P3
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