Department Overview The UVA Career Center partners with employers, students, faculty, and alumni to support career exploration, experiential learning, and employment opportunities for UVA students. The Employer Relations team builds and maintains relationships with organizations recruiting at UVA while coordinating career fairs, networking events, information sessions, interviews, and other employer engagement opportunities throughout the academic year. Position Overview The Employer Relations Student Event Assistant plays an important role in supporting employer engagement efforts across Grounds. Event Assistants help create a welcoming, professional, and organized experience for employers visiting UVA while ensuring students have access to high-quality recruiting and networking opportunities. This position provides hands-on experience in event operations, customer service, professional communication, problem solving, and employer relations. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Welcome employers and serve as an on-site point of contact during recruiting events. Assist employers with event logistics and navigation across Grounds. Assist with event setup and breakdown, including signage, materials, registration tables, and room preparation. Monitor event spaces to ensure activities run smoothly and on schedule. Support information sessions, networking events, workshops, coffee chats, interviews, and career fairs. Assist with event technology and troubleshoot minor issues. Collect employer attendance and contact information. Complete event reports, attendance tracking, and post-event documentation. Support additional Employer Relations projects as assigned. Qualifications & Expectations Required Qualifications: Current UVA undergraduate or graduate student Strong interpersonal and communication skills Dependable and punctual Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to work evening hours Preferred Qualifications: Federal Work Study eligibility preferred Customer service experience Event support or hospitality experience Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Professional Expectations: Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor Communicate proactively with supervisors Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability during events Student Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete this role may: Develop professional communication skills through direct interaction with employers and university stakeholders. Gain experience coordinating and supporting large-scale events. Strengthen problem-solving and decision-making abilities in real-time environments. Build confidence navigating professional settings. Learn how employers recruit and engage with college talent. Gain exposure to higher education administration and employer relations operations. Career Readiness Competencies Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Technology. Training & Professional Development Student employees will receive position-specific onboarding and training, ongoing coaching and mentorship, exposure to employer recruiting strategies, and regular feedback to support professional growth. Additional Requirements Availability during key recruiting periods is strongly preferred. Ability to lift and carry event materials up to 25 pounds occasionally. Ability to stand and move throughout event spaces for extended periods when necessary. Application Process Required Application Materials: Resume Brief statement of interest or cover letter Selected candidates will participate in an interview with members of the Employer Relations team. Contact Information Primary Contact: Brittany Burton, Assistant Director, Employer Relations Email: xuv8bu@virginia.edu Pay Range: $16.50-$16.75 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 is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.

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