The Event Planning Student Assistant will support the general operations of the Student Affairs Event Management unit by providing front-line customer service and reception for students, faculty, and staff. The Assistants will complete specific projects and duties for the professional Event Management staff in support of the day-to-day operations of the office.
- Provide administrative support by answering phones, replying to emails, greeting visitors, answering routine questions to determine needed resources, make referrals, and provide information on events, policies, systems, and office services.
- Process event reservations in 25Live usage of academic and Student Affairs event spaces.
- Learn how to use all necessary Event Management software.
- Participate and contribute in Event Management staff meetings.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Event Management policies.
- Assist in communication with Contracted Independent Organizations (CIOs).
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Enthusiasm for event planning and helping students.
- Commitment to the mission of Student Affairs Event Management and the Event Staff team.
- Excellent customer service skills and professional work habits
- Ability to communicate and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Organized and able to multi-task
- Ability to act as a team member
Hourly Rate: $13/hour
Assignment Dates: August 25, 2026 - May 7, 2027
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Current UVA student. Must be Federal Work-Study eligible.
Experience: None
Licensure: None
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