• Job Description

  Req#: R0058306

  The Office of Undergraduate Admission is hiring undergraduate interns for the Summer of 2024 (May 20th – August 21st). Interns are responsible for welcoming guests and leading our office’s daily tours for prospective students and visiting groups. We invite current students with strong public speaking skills and a deep love for UVA to apply. You will be the face of UVA to all visitors and prospective students.

  Duties:

  • Work approximately 4-6 hours per day Monday - Friday and 2-4 hours for select Saturday morning tours. Summer interns may work up to 39 hours per week maximum as student employees.
  • Provide tours for prospective students and visiting groups. The Office of Undergraduate Admission offers tours daily Monday-Saturday during the summer. Tour shifts are roughly 2-hours in length between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm.
    • The summer semester tour shifts are subject to change, but they are tentatively as follows: Monday – Friday 9:50-11:30am and 1:50-3:30pm; Saturdays 10:20-11:50am. There will also be Group Visit tours for specialty visiting groups around these hours.
  • Present Virtual Information Sessions to prospective students alongside Deans of Admission.
  • Work alongside Deans on Admission projects, such as social media and marketing, student outreach, inventory management, and event planning.
  • Participate in training and professional development activities.
  • Serve as positive and respectful stewards of the UVA community as a public-facing member of the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
  • Ensure that the guest experience is easy, friendly, informative, fun, and inspiring.
  • Assist with special events such as admission open houses, including some additional Saturday events.
  • Perform other related duties as requested, including, but not limited to, reception work, clerical tasks, etc.
  • Perform work in a professional manner and complete assignments on time.
  • Observe time reporting rules and regulations.
  • Be punctual.
  • Maintain a friendly, helpful, supportive, and team-like atmosphere among coworkers.

  Position Compensation: $15.00 Hourly

  Please submit a resume with your application. A cover letter is optional. Position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who apply by April 5th.

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  
  Education: Current undergrad UVA student. Students graduating in May 2024 are ineligible to apply.
  

  Availability: Must be available for at least six tour shifts a week. The summer semester tour shifts are subject to change, but they are tentatively as follows: Monday – Friday 9:50-11:30am and 1:50-3:30pm; Saturdays 10:20-11:50am. There will also be Group Visit tours for specialty visiting groups around these hours.

  Previous tour experience is appreciated but not required. Training will be provided to all hires.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  This job requires significant physical activity including walking around Grounds outdoors to give tours. Tours take place in various weather conditions.

  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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran 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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