Work/life and wellness
Relocation resources
Relocating to VCU? Below are some resources to assist you. We can also provide access to professional relocation staff to help new employees identify a community that meets their lifestyle needs - whether for temporary housing, long-term rental or purchase of a home. For additional assistance, please contact:
Debbie Fitzgerald
Work/life resources coordinator
Dual career assistance program coordinator
Virginia Commonwealth University
Phone: (804) 828-1521
Email: dmfitzge@vcu.edu
- University resources
- Housing resources
- Richmond and Virginia resources
- Local and surrounding county governments and schools
- Dual career services
- LGBT resources
University resources
- About VCU
- Alumni magazines
- Bulletins (catalogs)
- Discounts for VCU employees
- Faculty and staff resources
- News Center
- Office of the President
- Recreational Sports
- Stats and facts
- Top Spots
Housing resources
- Homes & Land of Richmond
- Richmond Apartment Guide
- Richmond Association of Realtors
- Richmond.com: Real estate and homes
Richmond and Virginia resources
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Richmond travel guide
- Richmond.com
- Style Weekly
- Virginia tourism
Local and surrounding county governments and schools
- City of Richmond
- Chesterfield County
- Goochland County
- Hanover County
- Henrico County
- New Kent County
- Powhatan County
Dual career services
VCU is committed to providing assistance to dual career couples so that both partners can make a successful transition.
Who is eligible for assistance?
- A spouse or partner of an employee who is being recruited or has been recently hired by VCU.
What services are offered?
- A general overview of employment at VCU and the surrounding region.
- Job search assistance.
- Support and encouragement during the job search.
How does the program work?
- The hiring department’s personnel administrator, or other administrator, contacts HR to make the referral and provides basic information about the status of the search or appointment.
- An initial consultation with the spouse or partner provides background on employment interest and needs.
- A range of services is tailored to individual needs.
- The HR program coordinator assists in identifying local/regional employment opportunities and networking contacts. The individual’s job search efforts form a crucial and essential component of the program’s success.
