• Job Description

  Req#: R0066210

  The UVA Career Center engages and supports students in the discovery and pursuit of meaningful lives. Our main office is located in Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium, Room 236 (2nd floor). We are on the UTS bus route and have short-term metered parking for visitors. We offer a fun, friendly and learning atmosphere in which to work and we welcome the opportunity to employ talented University of Virginia students. To learn more about the UVA Career Center, please visit http://www.career.virginia.edu

  Mailing Address: University of Virginia Career Center, University of Virginia, P.O. Box 400134, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4134

  Employment Start/End Dates: Fall 2024 with possibility of renewal for Fall 2025/Spring 2026.

  Hourly Pay: $14.00

  Qualifications:

  • Be eligible for undergraduate student employment
  • Must be able to work an average of 8-10 hours per week, to include both daytime and evening hours.
  • General knowledge of event planning, ability to provide exceptional customer service, basic understanding of technology, ability to keep accurate account of event activities.
  • Enthusiasm for event planning and helping students.
  • Commitment to the mission of the UVA Career Center.
  • Excellent customer service skills and professional work habits
  • Ability to communicate and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Organized and able to multi-task
  • Ability to act as a team member

  Job Purpose:

  This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop organization and management skills, and it is ideally suited for a student who is interested in learning about career development and making connections with potential employers. This position will provide experience in event planning and problem-solving as related projects become available within the UVA Career Center.

  Responsibilities:

  The Event Assistant will be asked to perform the following responsibilities:

  • Technology set-up for events and career fairs (check-in kiosks, and other A/V needs)
  • Assisting with event set-up and breakdown
  • Assisting with on-site check-in and event support
  • Preparing materials in advance of career fairs and events
  • Assist with event assessment
  • Assist with marketing efforts such as putting out signs, posting flyers, etc.
  • Provide research support for event logistics
  • Other duties as assigned related to career events

  Along with your resume, please provide a summary of your regular daytime and evening availability for the Fall 2024 semester. For resume tips, check out VMock.

  ***Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and selected candidates should expect an email from Christie Amberman (Assistant Director, Events & Marketing) to schedule an interview.***

  Student workers are subject to semester and/or academic year evaluation by supervisor(s).

  The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  
  Education: Current undergrad UVA student
  Experience: None
  Licensure: None
  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  
  This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

  The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

• About the company

  The University of Virginia is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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