Event Planning Student Assistant (Student Wage) Summer 2026

University of Virginia Physicians Group; United States; On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Physicians Group seeks an Event Planning Student Assistant to support the Student Affairs Event Management unit. This role involves providing customer service, processing event reservations, and attending staff meetings.

Candidates must be current UVA students with strong communication skills and an enthusiasm for event planning. The position offers an hourly rate of $13, with assignment dates from May 10 to August 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for event planning and helping students.
• Commitment to the mission of Student Affairs Event Management.
• Dependable and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support by answering phones and replying to emails.
• Processing event reservations using 25Live for event spaces.
• Assisting in communication with Contracted Independent Organizations.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Organized and able to multi-task

Education

Current UVA student

Job description

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support by answering phones, replying to emails, greeting visitors, answering routine questions to determine needed resources, making referrals, and providing information on events, policies, systems, and office services.
• Processing event reservations using 25Live for academic and Student Affairs event spaces.
• Learning and using all necessary Event Management software.
• Participating and contributing in Event Management staff meetings.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of Event Management policies.
• Assisting in communication with Contracted Independent Organizations (CIOs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Hourly Rate: $13 per hour
Assignment Dates: May10—August23, 2026

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Current UVA student.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure: None.

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.