Employer Relations Student Event Assistant (Student Wage)

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:   [email protected] 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 .