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: 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 .