UVA Batten Career Advancement
The Career Advancement team is designed to support students at every stage, from skill-building to job placement. Through Career Services, internships, employer partnerships, and strong employment outcomes, students gain the experience, connections, and confidence to launch and grow impactful careers in public policy and leadership.
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Launch Your CareerUVA Batten Career Advancement equips students with the tools, connections, and guidance to launch impactful careers in public policy, leadership, and beyond. -
Explore Career OutcomesUVA Batten graduates launch careers across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, achieving strong employment outcomes in policy, consulting, government, and mission-driven organizations worldwide. -
Recruit Public Policy LeadersTop employers and partners recruit UVA Batten students for their analytical rigor, leadership skills, and commitment to solving complex public policy challenges. -
Discover Internship OpportunitiesInternships provide hands-on experience in public policy, government, nonprofits, and consulting, helping students build skills and launch their careers.
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Jill RockwellSenior Assistant Dean of Career Advancement and Alumni EngagementJill Rockwell, Senior Assistant Dean of Career Advancement and Alumni Engagement at UVA Batten, and her team are focused on the professional success of our graduates and alumni as well as activating our alumni network in support of the school.
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Sarah HanksDirector of Career Advancement & Alumni EngagementSarah Hanks is the Director of Career Services for the Frank Batten School. She has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit capacity building, change management, and crisis recovery.
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Jason BellAssociate Director of Career AdvancementJason Bell is the Associate Director for Career Advancement at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, where he primarily advises undergraduate students on career exploration and professional development.
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Kasey KieferCareer Advancement and Alumni Engagement CoordinatorKasey is the coordinator of Career Advancement and Alumni Engagement at the Batten School. She returns to Grounds after graduating from UVA in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Global Environments & Sustainability.
11:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy as Mary Denlinger, Executive Director of Madison House, moderates a Batten Hour conversation with non-profit executives from across Charlottesville. These non-profits work in food insecurity and emergency housing, supporting community members facing systemic hurdles. Our guests include executives from Loaves & Fishes, CASA House, Meals on Wheels, and Hope House. Together, they will discuss the relationship between public policy and non-profits
6 – 9pm
The UVA Batten School is excited to host an Open House in Richmond, Virginia on Tuesday, October 27, 2026! The initial sessions will be hosted in the McGuireWoods office at Gateway Plaza (800 E. Canal Street), before moving to The Tobacco Company Restaurant (1201 E Cary St.) for a cocktail hour. A full schedule can be found below.UVA Batten Richmond Open House Schedule of EventsSchedule is subject to change5:30-6:00 PM: Check-In and Light Hors d’Oeuvres at the McGuireWoods office at Gateway Plaza (800 E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219)6:00-6:30 PM: Welcome with Interim Dean Eileen Chou6:30-7:00 PM: Alumni Panel: “Life After Batten” 7:00-7:15 PM: Admissions Q&A7:30-9:00 PM: Cocktail Hour at The Tobacco Company Restaurant (1201 E Cary St.)Register HERE!
10am – 12pm
Join the Office of Career Advancement for Future Fridays, a workshop series designed to increase your access to critical career support and get advice on some of the most important parts of the job/internship search and application processes. This workshop is all about building a strategy for your job/internship search -- where to look, how to strategize, best practices, and FAQs (including "How do I narrow down my search if I have a lot of interests?"). Following the workshop, our team will offer drop-in office hours to answer all your search strategy (or general career) questions.10:00-11:00 -- Job/Internship Search Strategy Workshop11:00-12:00 -- Drop-in career advising office hoursRegistration is requested to give us an estimate on numbers, but not required. We hope to see you there!