Community Operations Staff (Student Wage)

University of Virginia Physicians Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Foundry UVA is seeking an outgoing, articulate connector to join the Community Ops team. This part-time, in-person role supports daily operations, events, and member services, serving as a friendly front-line ambassador for UVA’s entrepreneurship hub in Charlottesville.

You’ll help manage events, assist with member intake, and ensure a welcoming environment while coordinating with staff and volunteers to deliver a high-quality Foundry experience.

Qualifications

• Interest in entrepreneurship, startups, or innovation.
• Enjoy being part of a community of like-minded people.
• Comfortable in a customer-facing role with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage the resource desk and front desk duties.
• Oversee in-person new member intake and orientation.
• Maintain facility during evening hours and handle inventory.
• Assist with events, workshops, and documentation of activities.
• Provide tours and act as first point of contact for members and guests.

Skills

Customer facing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Current UVA student

Job description

The Foundry, UVA’s hub for entrepreneurship and student Founder advising is seeking outgoing and articulate connectors with a passion for innovation and creative problem solving to join this year’s Community Ops (CO) team. CO staff contribute to overall community support as experts in everything The Foundry has to offer. As a generalist, you will hold and share knowledge on all things Foundry with behind-the-scenes experience in day-to-day operations, events, resources, and tools. From the front desk to the back office, you’ll develop a strong understanding of The Foundry’s model for student support and act as a representative of the work we do.

Responsibilities

• managing the resource desk
• overseeing in-person new member intake
• managing the facility during evening hours
• maintaining equipment, supplies, and other inventory
• assisting in the installation and implementation of new facilities offerings, tools, equipment, or services
• assisting with events and workshops as needed
• documentation of events, workshops, speakers, etc. as needed
• providing tours and acting as first point of contact for members and special guests
• special projects as needed

Commitment

• Part-time
• In-person only
• 10-20 hours, between 10am to 10pm.
• Some weekend work may be available.
• Schedule flexibility is available to accommodate academic commitments.

Compensation

$15.00 Hourly

Qualifications

• You have a strong interest in entrepreneurship, startups, innovation, or just building things.
• You love being part of a community of like-minded people.
• You are comfortable (preferably experienced) in a customer-facing role, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You can work independently, complete tasks, and start new ones with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience in a team work environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Current UVA student
• Experience: Prior experience in a team work environment
• 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.

In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good.

The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research.

At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.