Career Resource Assistant - Federal Work Study (Student Wage)

University of Virginia Physicians Group; United States; On-site; USD 19,036 - 27,112; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Physicians Group is seeking a Career Resource Assistant (CRA) to deliver exceptional customer service at the UVA Career Center. The position involves greeting students, managing check-ins, and providing operational support and assistance with events.

Current undergraduate students are encouraged to apply, especially those with Federal Work Study eligibility. The position offers a pay rate of $16.75 per hour and involves working around 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a current undergraduate student at UVA.
• Federal Work Study eligibility required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet students and visitors warmly as they arrive.
• Manage the check-in process for visitors.
• Assist with logistics for meetings or events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Professionalism

Education

Current undergraduate student

Job description

Position Overview

The Career Resource Assistant (CRA) serves as a key front‑line representative of the UVA Career Center, providing exceptional customer service to students, visitors, and guests within Bryant Hall and occasionally supporting events and meetings held elsewhere on campus.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service & Front Desk Support
  • Greet students and visitors warmly as they arrive.
  • Manage the check‑in process, including obtaining computing IDs for all visitors attending appointments.
  • Answer general questions about Career Center services, office hours, and scheduling procedures.
  • Provide assistance with in‑person appointment scheduling and navigation of office resources.
• Operational Support
  • Maintain a welcoming, orderly, and professional front‑desk environment.
  • Support the flow of appointments and office operations throughout the day.
• Event & Meeting Support
  • Assist with logistics for Career Center meetings or events that may occur at UVA locations outside Bryant Hall, twice monthly.
  • Support staff with occasional event‑related tasks as needed.
  • May be asked to assist with events or meetings elsewhere on campus.
• Administrative Support
  • Assist full‑time staff with basic administrative tasks related to customer service, operations, and office communications.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate UVA student.
• Federal Work Study eligibility required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated dependability, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be available to work weekday shifts between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Work hours, around 10 hours/week per CRA, are shared across multiple CRAs to cover operations.

Additional Information

Compensation: $16.75 per hour

Work Location: Bryant Hall (with occasional assignments elsewhere on campus)

Physical Demands: Primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.