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.
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 .
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
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
Uva · Charlottesville, VA