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.
12 – 1pm
No matter your current career path, whether that is HR, finance, IT, marketing, public service, or beyond, Batten's graduate certificates help you lead with greater clarity, courage, and evidence-based skill.Designed for working professionals, these flexible programs let you deepen your expertise without stepping away from your career and are eligible for the use of your UVA Education Benefits. And because the certificates stack toward Batten's Master of Public Policy, every course you complete is a step toward something larger.Join us for our in-person information session to explore our full range of offerings, including online options, and find the path that fits your goals.Lunch is provided for all attendees!
7 – 8pm
No matter your current career path, whether that is HR, finance, IT, marketing, public service, or beyond, Batten's graduate certificates help you lead with greater clarity, courage, and evidence-based skill.Designed for working professionals, these flexible programs let you deepen your expertise without stepping away from your career. And because the certificates stack toward Batten's Master of Public Policy, every course you complete is a step toward something larger.Join us for our virtual information session to explore our full range of offerings, including online options, and find the path that fits your goals.
8am – 6pm
At UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest policy challenges. If you’re interested in leading the world to positive, lasting change, join us on Saturday, September 19 for our Fall 2026 Graduate Programs Fall Open House to learn more about our graduate degree and program offerings, including the Master of Public Policy, the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy, and the Graduate Certificate in Public Leadership, as well as the Accelerated Master of Public Policy open to current UVA students. This year’s agenda will include sessions with students, faculty, and alumni, and a closing reception for prospective postgraduate candidates on the Downtown Mall!Registration opens later this summer, but if you want to be among the first to register, sign up for our emails!