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Posted: 10/19/2025
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At the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), we are dedicated to fostering a powerful team environment built on principles of collaboration, integrity and professionalism. Our commitment to these values is a cornerstone of our organizational culture, where every employee plays a pivotal role in our success.

Our growing team is integral to fulfilling our mission: to serve as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. We hope to realize Southern Virginia as a home to a dynamic economy where everyone can live and thrive.

IALR Culture:

At IALR, our culture is rooted in a set of core competencies that define how we work and achieve our mission:

Communication

Provides clear, effective messaging and takes responsibility for understanding others.

COLLABORATION

Develops and maintains effective relationships with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships.
 

Integrity

Displays and promotes conduct and behaviors consistent with IALR standards.
 

Planning and Prioritization

Plans and organizes work activities; manages several tasks at once. Ensures information is complete and accurate; follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
 

Results Orientation

Focuses on desired results and sets and achieves challenging goals. Seeks out ways to employ technology to optimize organizational and individual performance.
 

Innovation

Develops new insights into situations and applies different and novel solutions to make improvements.
 

Continuous Learning and Development

Proactively investigates new perspectives, approaches and behaviors and takes steps to evaluate and improve performance.
 

xternal and Organizational Awareness

Considers the organization’s capabilities, mission, vision, values and strategic goals and objectives in work efforts. Identifies and understands how internal and external issues (e.g., economic, political and social trends) impact the work of the organization.

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